Avenel’s welcome

Visitors to Avenel will certainly know they’ve arrived, thanks to three new feature welcome signs recently installed and the three wayfinding signs.

The design of the signage was chosen by the community, selecting their favourite image featuring their iconic heritage bridge. Granite, a material commonly associated with the Avenel area, was used to give the signs a local touch.

Strathbogie Shire Engagement staff worked closely with the Avenel community, gathering input through the Share Strathbogie engagement site and at the monthly Avenel market and the Community Hub.

Residents had the opportunity to choose from a variety of designs, which included stylized images of agriculture and vineyards.

The welcome signs are part of Stage 2 of Avenel’s streetscape upgrade, following the completion of Stage 1, which introduced native shrubs and boulders along Queen Street.

The Streetscape program was funded by the Victorian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure program.