West Wimmera Shire Council will commit $50,000 and the Country Fire Authority has committed $220,000 towards the project.

Priority improvements include an upgrade of a taxiway, water tanks and a construction of a bore.

West Wimmera chief executive David Bezuidenhout said council officers and councillors were approached by Edenhope Group Brigade regarding the upgrade of the airport.

Mr Bezuidenhout said after discussions with Country Fire Authority District 17 officials it was agreed the works should be undertaken.

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"These important upgrades will make it easier for our emergency services, and help keep our communities are safe," he said.

"Our region is no stranger to bushfires, and we had a particularly devastating fire back in January in Poolaijelo.

"Giving our firefighters more options when it comes to dealing with large fires, is a great outcome for everyone."

The council also applied for a Federal Government Regional Airport Fund, gaining an additional $135,000 towards the upgrade.

Council leaders have said if they are unsuccessful in receiving funding from the Federal Government they will still provide $50,000 towards the project.

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