K’gari QPWS fence maintenance totalling over 30km is a full-time job. Fences associated with wongari risk mitigation commenced in 2001. A rolling program of full fence and part-fence replacements has been funded and commenced in 2025.

The 5.14km Kingfisher Bay Resort and village fence was constructed in 2004 and required an upgrade to the seaward section. The successful replacement of the mesh fence along the western boundary of the Kingfisher Bay Resort fenced area is a great example of what can be achieved through island stakeholder collaboration.

Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service rangers, successful tenderers Ford Brothers Fencing, KBRV staff and everyone involved in coordinating the project played an important role in delivering this outcome. This upgrade provides lasting benefits for everyone who lives, works and visits the area.

The fence upgrades continue the safer environment for people and dingos, helping keep dingos wild on the beach and reducing the risk of human wildlife interactions. It also strengthens boundary infrastructure, improves resilience during bushfire operations, keeps emergency access clear and makes ongoing maintenance much easier.

QPWS rangers regularly maintain the fence corridors by clearing vegetation, removing small trees, spraying weeds, mowing and whipper snipping. Thanks to the Kingfisher Bay Resort grounds team for their ongoing commitment to inspecting the fence line and maintaining strong communication with QPWS. Their proactive reporting helps identify issues early and keeps the fence functioning as intended. Ford Brothers Fencing contractors also deserve recognition for delivering a high quality, durable installation for this project and the recently completed K’gari Resort and Eurong Residential Valley fence 2.15km replacement that will serve the areas well for years to come.

With strong new fencing and a clear, easily accessible fence line, QPWS rangers look forward to regular fence checks, which can be carried out easier and more efficiently, helping protect guests, staff and K’gari’s iconic dingoes.

Article contributed by Liv Lems, NRM Ranger K’gari