The City of Augusta unveiled the final installation of the City’s Wayfinding System today at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park.

The 300+ sign system welcomes travelers at all city limits and major gateways, establishes the Downtown & Medical Districts, directs to city facilities, hospitals, colleges & universities, points of interest, visitor attractions,  identifies public parking and includes pedestrian directionals and information kiosks.

The Augusta Convention & Visitors Bureau is the managing organization of the City wayfinding system and has led the project since its beginning in 2005.  Last July, Augusta Commissioners approved Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) funds to finish the project.

The destinations included in the sign systems are as follows:

Medical Institutions:

Doctor’s Hospital

GRU Health Center

Trinity Hospital

University Hospital

VA Hospital Uptown & Downtown

Walton Rehabilitation Hospital

Government Facilities:

Fort Gordon

Government Center

Public Library

Post Office

Historic Sites:

Woodrow Wilson Home

St. Paul’s church

Ezekiel Harris House Museum

Historic Walton Home

Airports:

Augusta Regional

Daniel Field

Parks & Recreation:

Augusta Canal Discovery Center

Phinizy Swamp Nature Park

Riverwalk

Marina

Common Park

Springfield Village Park

Diamond Lakes Park

Baseball Stadium

Soccer Complex

Municipal Golf Course

Forest Hills Golf Course

First Tee Golf Course

Aquatic Center

Pointe South Golf Course

Goshen Golf Course

Boat House

Old Government House

Education:

Paine College

Georgia Regents University

Augusta Technical College

Performance Venues:

Bell Auditorium

Imperial Theatre

James Brown Arena

Visitor Information:

Augusta Visitor Center

Other Attractions:

James Brown Statue

Arts & Culture:

Museum of History

Institute of Art

Museum of Black History

Morris Museum of Art

Sacred Heart Cultural Center

“The completion of the City Wayfinding System is a benefit for all of Augusta,” said Barry White, President & CEO, Augusta Convention & Visitors Bureau. “For residents the system acts as a permanent billboard reminding them of all there is to see and do and encourages both residents and visitors alike to seek out our attractions. For visitors it provides a gracious southern welcome and helps to create awareness of our historic and tourist assets.”

Installation is expected to be finished by September.

For more information or questions please contact Jennifer Bowen, VP of Destination Development, Augusta Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. 706-823-6613, [email protected].