INFORMATION signs in Rosewood and Walloon are illustrating ‘issues’ rather than information about the area’s history and heritage.
David Pahlke has undertaken a survey of the signs.
As a consequence he has reported dilapidated signage at the Seven Mile Bridge, the historic Hoop Pine and in the Walloon Park to the Ipswich City Council.
“These signs do not just deteriorate overnight, and one has to ask when do the designated personnel inspect these parks and the signs?” he said.
“If inspections take place, how often does this occur and do the people who inspect the parks even notice the signs?
“There are so many signs that need replacing in the area, and these works are very important to our history, the families and also to visitors of the town.
“Information that is shared on the signs are our history, and they should be proudly maintained to share the stories of our rural townships and the area in which we live.”
The Moreton Border News contacted the Council about future upgrades.
A Council spokesperson said Council inspects and assesses all park assets on a regular schedule, which includes any information signs.
“Council is aware some signs within the Rosewood and Walloon areas are nearing end of life, and these are scheduled for replacement.
“Signs slated for replacement include an information sign at the Seven Mile Bridge in Armstrong Park, a sign at Peace Park, and a historic hoop pine sign in Rosewood’s main street.
“A faded information sign at the Babies of Walloon Memorial in Henry Lawson Bicentennial Park has been replaced and another sign in the Garden of Reflection at the same park which was damaged, will also be replaced.”
