THE SECOND of two Loddon Shire levee bank projects is expected to be finished within months.
The council says the Boort works are now more than two-thirds completed and follows works on levees at Pyramid Hill.
A spokesperson said: “The Pyramid Hill levee project involved the construction of about 10km of levees, requiring the placement and compaction of around 13,000 tonnes of material.
“The levees were strategically aligned across private properties, with the co-operation of six individual landowners. Through strong partnerships with these landholders, the project successfully established easements to allow for ongoing access, inspection, and long-term maintenance of the levee system. 
“This infrastructure significantly enhances flood protection for the township, delivering a resilient, community focused solution that protects lives, property, and livelihoods. 
“The easements also ensure the levees can be sustainably managed in perpetuity, supporting a proactive and future proof approach to disaster risk reduction.”
Boort works started earlier this year after extended negotiations with the Dja Dja Wurrung Aboriginal Corporation for land use.