NSW Wild Dog Fence Extension Project

The NSW Government is collaborating with landholders, stakeholders and Traditional Custodians to deliver a 32 km extension to the NSW Border Wild Dog Fence, closing the gap between the NSW and South Australian wild dog fences.

 

A landscape shot of the wild dog fence
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Construction of the 32 km extension

Delivery of the 32 km extension to the wild dog fence is being managed by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development and involves agencies including the Soil Conservation Service, Local Land Services, NSW Public Works and the NSW Border Fence Maintenance Board.

Upon completion, the NSW Border Fence Maintenance Board will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of the 32 km section.

A map of the 32km wild dog fence
Fence Construction Progress
To date, 19 km of fence has been completed and built to specification.
Clay Extraction and Capping Works
Clay extraction and capping activities on approximately 12 km of the alignment are being undertaken in areas of excessive sand. The team continues to work directly with the NSW Border Fence Maintenance Board during this process.
Aboriginal Stakeholder Involvement
Local Aboriginal stakeholders from the Wilyakali, Barkandji and Malyangapa groups are engaged in surveillance activities for the clay capping and fence construction.

Christmas shutdown

The project team and contractors will break for the holidays on Tuesday 17 December and return to site from Monday 6 January 2025. 

Managing the impacts of wild dogs

Local Land Services works with landholders and stakeholders to control wild dogs and mitigate their impacts on livestock, native animals, the local environment and industry. Landholders are encouraged to join their local pest animal group and participate in seasonal baiting programs for wild dogs, as well as undertaking other control activities including trapping and monitoring.

Landholders are encouraged to contact their local Biosecurity Officer via 1300 795 299 to discuss options for wild dog control and management or visit Local Land Services’ wild dogs webpage for more information.

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