A 32-kilometre gap in the wild-dog exclusion fence along the NSW–South Australia border, north-west of Broken Hill, has now been fully closed.
Fencing Details:
Construction involved more than 8,000 star-picket fence posts and 77,000 m² of steel mesh, with extensive clay capping to secure the structure across remote and challenging terrain.
The new section reconnects the previously separated NSW and South Australian fence lines, creating a continuous exclusion barrier of approximately 2,700 km.
The upgrade strengthens the effectiveness of exclusion fencing by preventing wild-dog movement across a long-exposed gap.
Benefits for Landholders:
The completed link significantly improves protection for livestock operations in Western NSW. With the barrier restored, landholders can expect reduced wild-dog incursions and greater confidence in their pest-management strategies.
Fencing Industry Australia acknowledges the importance of professionally constructed exclusion fencing as a critical measure in safeguarding rural and pastoral regions.
