Cape Clear RFB
Rural Property Address
Sign Project
Cape Clear Rural Fire Brigade has done an installation trial of Rural Property Address Signs.
Where and why did these signs suddenly appear on our roads?
The brigade saw the need for an an address sign that was easy to be quickly seen in any conditions
eg: try finding an address on a fire truck at 2am when its raining or foggy
We all know it can be difficult to find an address in our area.
We arrived at a final design, with assistance of the Shire, which is robust, original and highly visible in all conditions.
As you can see these signs have a large property number and the road name on a high tech reflective background. The sign is double sided and positioned so it is reflected in the car headlights.
They are easy to see coming from either direction on the road, in low light with the low or high beams in misty, foggy and smoky conditions.
At night time they look like they glow in the dark.
You cant miss them - which is the main idea.
It is a basically about Community Safety.
The signs are a really simple idea that just works if done correctly.
We received a grant for a small trial installation of the signs with funding from Golden Plains Shire Community Strengthening Grant - Community Safety
Placement of the initial signs was I think you could say strategic - cover most of our roads with at least one, have some in a clump together, have some on the same road and on either side so you can see how the numbers run etc. Unfortunately not enough to go around for everyone.
We have analysed how well they work with feedback from the community
The reaction to the recent installation has been quick and very positive and we hope to expand the coverage. We would like your ongoing feedback, support and expressions of interest.
Our Project email: ruraladdresssigns1@gmail.com
This whole project would not have been possible without support from the Golden Plains Shire Council and staff.
We now have funding from Golden Plains Windfarm for a second installation of these signs in Cape Clear's Fire Brigade area plus some neighbouring fire brigade areas (which will be managed by the individual brigades).
Expressions of interest are now being sought in Cape Clear's area.
If this is something that interests you and you believe your property needs this please feel free to pop in to our community sign up for a sign day on saturday the 31st of May.
9:30am - 10:30am Berringa CFA station
11am - 12pm Cape Clear CFA station
It is an opportunity for people living in the Cape Clear Fire Brigade area - Berringa, Cape Clear, Piggoreet, Pitfield, Springdallah, Staffordshire Reef.
We are announcing within the next week an opportunity for people living in the Cape Clear Fire Brigade area - Berringa, Cape Clear, Piggoreet, Pitfield, Springdallah, Staffordshire Reef.
It is still only on council managed roads - not Scarsdale Pitfield road ATM.
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Terry Kelly
Cape Clear Fire Brigade
April 2025
