Soroptimist International Naas Newbridge and District carried out a comphrehensive survey of the current signage in the town. This initial survey was limited to the area included in the Pay Parking by-laws, and looked at all directional and street name signage currently in place within this area of the town (generally the town centre area).

Soroptimist International Naas Newbridge and District presented their report, including conclusions and recommendations to Droichead Nua Town Council at their meeting on the 11th May 2004. The Town Councillors welcomed the report, and agreed to endeavour to source the funds required to impliment a new coordinated signage policy in the town.

The detailed study found that in general signage in the town was insufficient and that there were a number of different styles of signage in use in the town. Their research also showed that some of the signage was confusing and there was significant element of clutter on signposts. In all only twenty streets had name signs.



During their research into this project, the Soroptimist's consulted old town maps (some dating back to the early 1800's). They also consulted with Gardaí and Fire Service and other groups and individuals during their research.

It is estimated that to renew old signage, and erect new signage on the streets of Newbridge will cost somewhere in the region of €32,000.

Update on Signage:
Towards the end of 2004 Droichead Nua Town Council replaced and upgraded the street signage within the "pay parking" area of the town. The signage (an example can be seen below) is well designed and of a high quality. The signage includes the Town Councils logo, and the names of the streets in both English & Irish.

We understand that this is one of the first on-street enhancements to be completed using proceeds of the income from the pay parking scheme, and we look forward to the extension of the new signage to other parts of the town as finances become available. We also look forward to the implementation of the remaining suggestions made in the NCP/ Soroptimist's Presentation to the Town Council in May 2004.



Soroptimist International Naas Newbridge and District are members of Newbridge Civic Pride.