Dog Fence rebuild's second stage begins

A total of 16,430 posts will be required, along with 465km of plain wire, 116km of barbed wire, 116km of mesh and 950,000 c-clips.

This stage will be built by SA-based Mount Charlotte Trust, using materials supplied by Senturion Steel Supplies and The Big Steel.

Equipment owned by Australian Wool Innovation and used to build wild dog exclusion fencing in central Qld is also being made available for use by contractors working on the rebuild.

"After completing 26 kilometres for the first stage of the Dog Fence rebuild, beginning the 115- kilometre second stage is an important project milestone," Primary Industries and Regional Development Minister David Basham said.

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"In the midst of a drought, the rebuild is raising the spirits of pastoralists whose sheep flocks have been severely impacted by the scourge of wild dogs.

"Having a loader, hydraulic post driver and Ezy-Wire® spinner loaned through AWI until 2024 is an example of industry working together for the benefit of South Australian pastoralists."

Federal Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management Minister David Littleproud said the start of the rebuild of the second section was an important development.

"The rebuild will reduce wild dog management costs for pastoralists by up to $97m and is estimated to increase income from sheep sales by up to $69.7m over a 20-year period," Minister Littleproud said.

"This project continues to show innovation and resilience at a time where agriculture remains central to the national economy."

The procurement process for materials for the third and fourth sections of the fence, which will see 200 kilometres of fence rebuilt to the north of Marree, is also under way.