As a result of the meetings a possible alliance may be formed with Water4Food with a majority of councils supporting the movement.

Cr Maytom and Cr Weston attended the National General Assembly and the Australian Council of Local Government conferences to push issues relating to the Leeton area, in particular those surrounding irrigation and water.

The Federal Government is currently seeking proposals from Murray-Darling Basin communities and local government for regional strategies to help communities adapt to climate and water policy changes as part of a $200 million program.

Cr Maytom said it was important that an alliance was being formed.

"It is such a great thing for us to have a prominent connection with the government," he said.

"We want to secure the future of our nation and Leeton is vital to the future of Australia.

"Whether you agree or disagree about the affects of climate change, we know that without water our towns won't be able to survive, so forming this partnership with the government was critical."

Through the Community Infrastructure Program, Leeton will be receiving $165,000 to complete various projects.

A further $100 million will also be delivered to communities from the Federal Government, with Leeton Shire Council waiting to see what projects they should apply for for the funding.

Cr Maytom said the funding was a credit to the Federal Government.

"We are excited about this latest round of funding," he said

"There will be some types of work that get a guernsey and others that won't, but the funding is great."

Cr Maytom spoke at both conferences about the affects of water buybacks and other issues and said he would continue to push Leeton's concerns to the government.