What will it cost?

The key element, 14km of pest-proof fencing, will cost about $4.2 million dollars. Around half of this will be paid to the company who build the fence for the wire mesh, stainless steel cap, etc The balance is for materials (e.g. fence posts), equipment hire and labour which we expect to source locally. Just as local companies and individuals supported the building of our visitor centre by discounting or donating their inputs, so we anticipate them providing support to help build the fence. To ensure the project will be sustained long-term we require further initial funding to develop visitor and track infrastructure and provide for staffing, giving a total of $7 million.