Torquay is getting new signs to make it easier for people to navigate around the town and identify key destinations.
Sixty signs will be placed around the town starting late this month to mark important spots like beaches, parks, and shopping precincts while highlighting walking and cycling routes.
Surf Coast Shire councillor Liz Pattison said she wanted to inspire people to choose active transport over car trips wherever possible.
“The signage will make it easier for people to find their way to places like the beach, Surf City Precinct and other shopping areas,” she said.
“The new signs will be strategically positioned around the town and mounted on timber posts, designed to stay in tune with the natural environment.
“Torquay is a great place to make your way around on foot or by bike, so the signs will point out walking and cycling paths and how close they are between destinations.
“Currently there is a lack of wayfinding signage in an overall cluttered signage landscape across Torquay, which we want to clean up and simplify so that it’s accessible for all.”
The new signage will promote accessibility and active transport with easy-to-follow and helpful information, like distances between locations, to help residents and visitors to walk and ride.
Several outdated signs will be removed throughout Torquay as part of the project, with the new signage style used to replace and install signs in Torquay and other townships over time.
