Visitors to Richmond will now have an easier time navigating the historic town centre with the installation of new wayfinding and suburb signage.
The 16 new signs include suburb signage for Richmond. Directional signage was also installed in South Windsor.
The wayfinding signage is totem-style and includes navigation and local information. Also installed was new amenity and street signage. The signs were designed to be sympathetic to the heritage of the region.
The signs were developed as part of a $3.44 million Hawkesbury Wayfinding and Signage Project, which was presented to the community for feedback in 2022. $2.35 million in funding was provided by the NSW Government as part of the Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants program.
The Wayfinding and Signage Project aims to improve how visitors and residents are guided through the local government area to find the diverse experiences, attractions and services on offer throughout Hawkesbury.
This project will introduce a suite of cohesive and consistent signage that will ensure navigating the Hawkesbury is smooth, user friendly, and highlights significant places.
Council will also install 26 entry gateway signs and a range of additional signs in 11 locations including Bilpin, Bligh Park, Clarendon, Colo, Glossodia, Kurmond, Kurrajong, North Richmond, Pitt Town, St Albans, Wilberforce and Windsor.
Hawkesbury City Mayor Sarah McMahon said Hawkesbury's tourism industry is worth $304 million annually, and the new signs will help visitors and locals navigate our local towns and destinations.
"The Hawkesbury has always been a popular destination for daytrippers and weekenders, with our outstanding natural beauty, historic towns and landmarks, shopping, dining, farmers gates and our region's wildly successful events program," Mayor McMahon said.
"These signs will not only help visitors find their way around the Hawkesbury - they will be a welcoming and visually-pleasing addition to our towns.
"The new signs in Richmond look amazing and I can' wait to see more signs rolled out across the Hawkesbury in the coming months."
