Johns River

The Sign Has Arrived!

The new support poles went up Tuesday for the Johns River Town Entrance Sign, and today the sign itself was put in!

Council workers have made sure the poles and sign are solid and will withstand heavy winds.  The foundations will need to dry before the entrance sign itself is affixed within the next few days.

The new sign is a result of a week of community consultation in November last year, when the first draft sign was put forward by GTCC tourism management.

After the initial draft received over 30 comments from villagers, the final town entrance signage version was carefully crafted by GTCC Tourism officials to reflect the wishes of the majority of people commenting. 

The resulting sign gives a more accurate reflection of our village, highlighting nearby Watson-Taylor's Lake, Middle Brother and the Village heart.   This sign compliments the one at Moorland, which features South Brother, very prominent there when approaching from the south especially.

According to the Manning Valley website, "We have included a Friesian cow which was requested by many over the goats and have also chosen a fresh local produce image to better portray the Johns River markets. We have now included the old saw blade instead of the osprey as many commented on the rich history of the area and its tall timbers."

Looks like an excellent result!  

Below:  Council workers installing the sturdy poles

New Sign Poles being erected at Johns River for the Gateway Sign