Local Signs Win National Award
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Our Gleniffer Reserves are renowned for their natural beauty and now the Reserve’s suite of interpretive signage has just been announced as the winner of the coveted 2019 Interpretation Australia Award for Excellence Project between $15,000-$50,000 Category.
Bellingen Shire Council Mayor, Cr Dominic King said the Interpretation Australia Awards recognised and rewarded outstanding examples of natural and cultural heritage interpretation.
“You may not notice it, but effective interpretive signage makes a difference to our daily lives, as it helps us to understand and navigate our community and provides a depth and insight to our experiences in our built and natural environments.”
“That’s why our Gleniffer Reserves signage suite aims to promote a symbiotic relationship between visitors and the areas natural ecosystem by highlighting the reserves unique native flora and fauna and Indigenous and European history.”
“The signage suite also features QR codes which allow smart phone and tablet users to access video content and audio files that capture the natural sights and sounds of area and help visitors identify ways to reduce their environmental footprint.”
“To compliment the Reserves natural surroundings, the interpretive signage was also constructed using recycled hardwood timber from McFadyen’s Bridge at Gleniffer and our own outdoor crew crafted and installed the signs onsite.”
Cr King said Council had secured funding from Destination NSW to fund the design, construction and installation of the award-winning signage suite.
“We also collaborated with local firm Fischer Design & Architecture to research the cultural and natural history of the valley and consult with the Gleniffer community, Never Never Catchment Group, Gleniffer Community Association, Gumnut Media and Gumbayngirr Elders.”
“I’d like to thank all of those who have been involved in this project and congratulate them on delivering an innovative and attractive signage solution that will help educate and inform visitors to our beautiful Gleniffer Reserves.”