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Paul O'Meehan, a Stirling Ranges Beef farmer in Western Australia, has installed plastic dam lining to conserve water due to drought conditions. The liner prevents seepage and evaporation, allowing the farm to capture more water from lower rainfall events, enhancing efficiency.

The farm currently produces 8,000 to 10,000 head of beef annually, with projected growth to 11,000 by 2026. The installation, completed by West Coast Lining Systems, involved one-millimetre-thick plastic secured in a trench. Early results show immediate water capture, prompting consideration for additional dam linings.