Kempsey Shire Council will install eight new signs across the Macleay to identify and promote established walking trails, local history and the Dunghutti culture.
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By identifying areas of established natural beauty in the shire, the program aims to promote tourism and remind visitors of the beauty of our shire, especially the upriver townships of the Macleay.
The project will be funded by a $195,000 Federal Government Regional Tourism Bushfire Recovery grant.
Council's Coordinator of Economic Development and Tourism, Marilyn Breen, said the signage would be installed at three upriver communities and five coastal areas.
"The locations include Bellbrook, Backbird Flat and Willawarrin and Grassy Head, Stuarts Point, South West Rocks, Hat Head and Crescent Head," Ms Breen said.
"Each of these locations were directly affected or impacted by the bushfires and this project can help to bring locals and visitors to explore these regions and experience their natural beauty.
"The signage will clearly mark the trails, outline how to be environmentally aware, and have a focus on the Dunghutti culture, stories and history of each area.
"The project will be delivered in stages, with a community consultation process to be part of the design phase before the installation in 2021.
"Council will be seeking input for the design of these destination signs to showcase our spectacular places.
"Council will also engage with the Aboriginal community for inclusion of cultural and historical stories," Ms Breen said.
Council will also develop a digital trail guide to detail the different walks, provide maps and local itineraries to link the trails across the region as part of the program to promote our regional walks across the Macleay Valley in 2021.
