‘Welcome to Fergus’ sign coming down
FERGUS – As part of ongoing infrastructure maintenance, Centre Wellington staff have stated the “Welcome to Fergus” sign has reached the end of its useful life and presents safety concerns if left in place.
The sign is located on the east side of Tower Street, near Victoria Park, and was to be removed on Nov. 9.
“We recognize this sign has been a familiar community landmark for many years,” officials stated on the township’s Facebook page.
The township is currently undertaking a request for proposals for a wayfinding signage strategy and implementation plan.
The strategy will help guide future signage decisions by assessing the purpose, location, effectiveness, accessibility, safety, maintenance requirements and overall fit of potential signs within a township-wide system, officials say.
As such, a replacement sign might not be installed in the same location or with the same look, officials say.
