Wimborne | Posted on September 12th, 2024 | return to news
New signage scheme for Wimborne
A total of 13 distinctive fingerpost and freestanding signs are to be erected around the town during September.
Getting lost in Wimborne is to become a thing of the past thanks to a new signage scheme developed by Wimborne BID.
The Wayfinding Project is the culmination of many years planning as part of Wimborne BID’s business plan commitment to co-ordinate and improve signage around the town for the benefit of visitors and to help raise the profile of local businesses.
During September, 13 distinctive fingerpost and freestanding signs will be erected around the town. These include: a business list for West Borough and West Street; another for Mill Lane, Church Street and the Corn Market; a tourist information board in Wimborne Square; information and a map in Cook Row outside the Minster church; a large welcome sign at Riverside Business Park and a directional business listing for this business park.
Fiona Harwood, Wimborne BID chairperson, said: “The installation of 13 new major signs in the town has demanded a huge amount of co-ordination in terms of traffic management equipment and labour. It’s taken almost seven years to get here, with an initial consultation in 2017 with community groups, local authorities and businesses to ensure we deliver what is right for the town.
“Working alongside Design JD, we have worked hard to get the design of these maps and other wayfinding tools just right to make them look attractive as well as informative. The aim is to encourage people to explore more of the town to support more businesses.”
The Wayfinding Project has been exclusively funded by Wimborne BID. To keep the information as up to date as possible, all the maps and listings will be reviewed every six months and changed if necessary.
Alongside the permanent signs, Wimborne BID has also produced a visitor map.
Fiona Harwood added: “It’s really important for businesses that visitors and locals are able to find out easily what is going on in the town and to discover the array of brilliant businesses we are lucky enough to have here in Wimborne.”
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