Where is SA's Top Town Entry Sign
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Competition for the tourist dollars amongst regional towns has seen the emergence of entry signs (or entry statements), which are typically large displays or structures that names the area or is associated with the area. A great example of such an entry sign is the structure on the outskirts of
Kapunda which clearly announces the mining heritage of the town to potential visitors and tourists, or perhaps the sign on the outskirts of Peterborough which reflects on its railway past.
Since the transition of tourists towards overseas travels, regional towns have started to become innovative with their structures in order to create talking points with a number of entry signs appearing over the last decade. One of the leaders in this area is
Orroroo , whose entry sign features steel kangaroos, and is part of a series of steel sculptures within the main street.
Port Wakefield is yet another with a fine structure of some sailing ketches.
Meanwhile some entry signs provide recognition to some of the great people who are associated with the area such as at Eudunda where the giant structure of
Colin Thiele stands tall.
However entry signs are not just limited to regional towns as they are often included at the entrances to major subdivisions with the suburbs of Adelaide, with Mawson Lakes being a prominent example of this.
And in a break from tradition, the City of Prospect have recently completed their entry sign, which encompasses eight huge letters, all partially buried at the start of Prospect Road.
But which entry sign is SA's greatest ? Personally, I like the one at Orroroo, but what do you think ? Have you seen any better ones in SA ?
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200069 - 2023-06-16 04:55:36