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Once he saw the condition it was in, he decided that building a new fence would be the best option.

Wright, 85, has had problems for years with people damaging the fence on his Peatt Road property where he has lived for the past 20 years.

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Social media has played a major role in marshalling other outpourings of support for Wright, with people making donations and offering to assist after hearing about the situation through VictoriaBuzz on Facebook.

Offers have included installing a security camera system, as well as an eye test and new eyeglasses, among others.

More than $4,000 has even been raised through a Go Fund Me campaign.

Rose said his Langford-based company had a good year last year, and the new fence, which he estimated would cost $5,000, was his way of giving back.

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FenceMaster employees Kyle Hamilton and Jordan Greene were happy to work for free on the fence.

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The new fence and landscaping was completed over the weekend and those who helped out took part in a reveal on Sunday.

reporter@goldstreamgazette.com