Construction of the 32 km extension
Delivery of a 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.
Fence construction is expected to be completed in late 2024, pending favourable weather conditions.
Upon completion, the NSW Border Fence Maintenance Board will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of the 32 km section.
To date, 19 km of fence has been completed and built to specification. Fence construction is continuing in areas where clay capping works have been completed.
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.
Local Aboriginal stakeholders from the Wilyakali, Barkandji and Malyangapa groups are engaged in surveillance activities for the clay capping and fence construction.
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.
Contact us
If you’d like further information about the construction of the 32 km extension of the wild dog fence:
- Phone: (02) 5852 1215 (Mon-Fri during business hours)
- Email: wilddogfence@scs.nsw.gov.au
- Media: media@dpird.nsw.gov.au