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Rabbit Control: Fencing Operations

We're carrying out pest control fencing projects to support future rabbit control and community planting which will enhance vegetation growth and biodiversity in our district’s reserves.

Current operations

A professional contractor will be carrying out fencing work in Bremner Bay Recreation Reserve. The contractor will be working during daytime work hours and will have heavy machinery operating.

When will work start?

This fencing upgrade work will take place during May-June 2025.

What to expect?

  • Noise from the machinery may be heard

  • If members of the public are asked to avoid an area by the contractor, please do so

  • There may be materials stored in this area while works are carried out

  • Public access will be available during construction.

Area of works


Previous operations

  • A professional contractor will be carrying out fencing work in Widgeon Place (Lake Hayes Estate) and Bullridge (Peninsula Bay Reserve). The contractor will be working during daytime work hours and will have heavy machinery operating.

    When will work start?

    This work will take place during January-February 2025.

    What to expect?

    • Noise from the machinery may be heard

    • If members of the public are asked to avoid an area by the contractor, please do so

    • There may be materials stored in this area while works are carried out

    • Public access will be available during construction.

    Area of works

    Widgeon Place Fence

    Bull Ridge Fence

  • A professional contractor carried out fencing work in the Templeton Park Reserve in October and November 2024.

    Area of works