29/05/2026
The Barossa Improved Grazing Group Lined Catchment project is a demonstration of drought preparedness. Leon Deans has laid a 1 ha poly liner to capture rain to fill his dam. In an average year he could capture 7 ML, in an ordinary year 4ML, without the liner, he would get nothing.
Here's a story made in collaboration with BIGG, SA Drought Hub, and the Northern and Yorke Landcape Board. We set up multiple timelapse cameras, flew drones, and over 5 months documented the construction of the lined catchment. Enjoy!
Take a guided look at the construction of a lined catchment in Flaxman Valley, South Australia. In this video, you’ll see the complete step‑by‑step construct...