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Wool industry backs barrier fence project

WORK IS underway on the Esperance extension to the Western Australian barrier fence, with key equipment used for the landmark project the result of a partnership between the Australian wool industry and the state government.

Staff writer
The Barrier Fence extension is good news for the WA Merino industry.

The Barrier Fence extension is good news for the WA Merino industry.

The project will extend the fence 660km from the current end-point near Jerdacuttup to east of Esperance in an effort to help prevent wild dogs and emus from moving into the state's agricultural areas...

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