Eurobodalla, NSW protects wildlife and motorists with state-first virtual fencing pilot
Eurobodalla, NSW Virtual Fencing Pilot Wildlife Motorists
Shire officials worked with the wildlife rescue group WIRES on identifying hotspots for animal crossings. Virtual fencing spans 900 meters along Cullendulla Drive and 200 meters along Blairs Road. Sensors covering each 25-meter detect the presence of approaching headlights. Audio alerts and lights activated by the network discourage wildlife movement into traffic. The one-year pilot will measure how virtual fencing impacts roadkill incidents and road safety.
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Eurobodalla to trial virtual fencing - Inside Local Government
In a State-first, Eurobodalla Council, in the south coast region of NSW, is set to trial a virtual fencing system on two local roads. The virtual fence uses non-invasive audio and visual alerts to deter animals from crossing the road with the twin goals of improving road safety and reducing animal road-kill. Each fence consists of devices […]
Cullendulla virtual fence a state first | Eurobodalla Council
Council will trial a virtual fencing system on Cullendulla Drive and Blairs Road at Long Beach to reduce both road kill and vehicle damage.
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