Council
10 August, 2026
Town signage on council radar
TOWN signage across Moyne Shire has been the focus of a recent council audit.
Moyne Shire Council has completed a comprehensive audit of township entry and locality signage, identifying priority upgrades to improve the presentation, visibility and consistency of signs across the municipality.
The audit assessed 148 signs across the shire, including gateway entry, locality name and feature signs as well as signs hosting local clubs and organisations.
It found 32 locality name signs are missing, damaged or in poor condition and require priority replacement.
Mayor Cr Jordan Lockett said the audit would help council focus investment where it is most needed.
“Township and locality signs are often the first impression people have when they arrive in our communities,” Cr Lockett said.
“This audit provides a clear picture of the condition of our signage network and identifies the locations where replacements should be prioritised.
“Maintaining quality signage helps strengthen community pride and ensures visitors are welcomed by towns that present well.”
The audit found 64 per cent of signs are in good, very good or excellent condition, while 81 per cent have good, very good or excellent visibility.
As part of the signage program, council has already replaced more than 40 municipal boundary signs and upgraded worn and faded Port Fairy welcome signage.
The project also included a review of council’s signage policy and the development of a framework outlining the process for any future consideration of Traditional Owner naming recognition on signage.
No changes to township names, locality names or existing signage are proposed as part of the audit.
Any future changes would be subject to separate council consideration and community consultation.
Council will now progress replacement of priority locality signs and undertake community and stakeholder engagement to help inform future signage initiatives across the shire.
