HUNDREDS of kangaroos that have been swarming around the Village Homes complex at Mackellar Care have finally been given their marching orders, thanks to a new fence.
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The roo problem has escalated in recent months after they began encroaching on the care provider’s property on Stock Road and Apex Drive, from neighbouring crown land.
The population has increased during the dry weather, where roos come right up to the Village Homes’ units.
They have damaged lawns, dug up turf and left ticks, posing a safety issue for residents, visitors and staff.
Mackellar Care has moved to erect a fence around the perimeter of the complex with the help of volunteer labour from Gunnedah West Rotary Club.
They began the project three weeks ago, working one day a week on 350 metres of chainwire fence near the Wallaby Trap and 150 metres of security fencing stretching to Stock Road.
The fence, which was partly donated by the Gunnedah Rugby Club, will eventually surround the entire Village Homes complex, which will become a gated community.
A Rotary spokesperson said the project was one of its main priorities and that the group was pleased to volunteer its time to help with the construction.
It will no doubt provide security and comfort for many of the residents who say they are afraid to go out, particularly when it’s dark.
There have also been reports of large bucks trying to fight and biting each other between the units.
Earlier this year, MacKellar Care was planning to contact the Department of Land and Property to help with the funding costs of the fence, which were expected to be around $35,000.
But with the help of voluntary labour and donated materials, residents no longer live in fear of the unwanted guests.
- In the photo: Gunnedah West Rotary Club members (back) Terry Curran, David Densley, Mark Kesby and Peter Worthington with (front) Bill Brady, Alan Barker and Vince Tydd.