30-05-2025
New ‘highly visible' warning signs placed in coastal areas of P.E.I.
New signs are being placed across Prince Edward Island in locations experiencing significant erosion and prone to flooding. (Source: PEI Government)
New bright and colourful signs are being placed across Prince Edward Island in locations experiencing significant erosion and prone to flooding.
In total, 40 signs will be placed in 15 locations where there is a lot of activity, such as:
beaches
walking trails
cliffsides
roadways
According to the province, the new signs are attention grabbing, in contrast to the traditional green and yellow signage used in the past.
'Protecting our scenic coastline and making sure our residents and visitors are safe is a huge priority for our government,' said Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Ernie Hudson in a news release from the province.
The province says the islands coastline spans more than 3,000 kilometres in length and coastal hazards have intensified in recent years due to extreme weather events and climate change.
'Hurricane Fiona caused a year's worth of erosional damage in a single night. These new signs will help alert people of the potential dangers caused by erosion and flooding so they can enjoy our beautiful coastlines safely.'
The installation of the new signs was a recommendation in the recently completed Prince Edward Island Interim Coastal Policy Report. The province says this is the first phase and more signs will be added in the coming years.
Erosion warning signs are being placed in:
North Cape
Cabot Park
Victoria Causeway
Northumberland Park
Red Point Park
Thunder Cove
East Point
Wood Islands Park
Flood warning signs are being placed in:
North Rustico Bay
North Rustico Wharf
Grand River
Tryon
Brackley
Panmure Island
Souris Causeway
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