Long-awaited new signs set to dress up Waitaki’s townships

A long-awaited transformation is under way at the gateways to Waitaki’s townships, with striking new entry signs dressing up the district and creating a strong first impression for residents and visitors alike. Herbert and Waianakarua are leading the way, becoming the first communities to welcome the new signs as Specialised Services Group began installation this week. 

Over the next few weeks their hard-working team will be travelling around the district to remove the faded printed township signs, and the Waitaki District entry signs, and replace them with the new Corten steel and powdered aluminium ones, fabricated by Oamaru firm AcuCut.  

The new signs have a lifespan of between 20 and 30 years and will be maintained by Waitaki District Council to ensure they look their best for locals and visitors to our beautiful district. 

Mayor Mel Tavendale celebrated the new signage, “With growing interest in Waitaki thanks to East of Eden and the Lonely Planet 2027 feature – we'll be able to welcome tourists in this summer with a significant upgrade to the signs at Waitaki’s borders and many of our beautiful townships.” 

Chief Executive Alex Parmley was pleased with the news, “Delivering this project with communities' ideas and feedback, and having the design, fabrication and installation all done by local designers and businesses makes these signs a real partnership between Council and the community – and something we can all be proud of as we travel around the Waitaki District.” 

Council’s thanks go to Specialised Services Group for their work installing the new signage, AcuCut for their beautiful design and fabrication work and the project team who have delivered the signage within the budget set by Council. Special thanks of course go to the community who provided wonderful ideas and feedback for and about the designs.

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