Signage templates

Signage templates for infrastructure projects

Unless otherwise advised, sport and recreation will negotiate additional tailored acknowledgements for individual projects with funding recipients.

Acknowledgement requirements

Total project cost up to $500,000

Total project cost $500,001–$1 million

Total project cost over $1 million

Temporary sign

At least one temporary sign depending on street frontage. This will be provided by the department. The size of the sign will be dependent on the program and the investment amount. Contact your local sport and recreation office for details.

Permanent sign

(specific signage requirements for each program listed below)

Minimum of one permanent external sign (min. size 400mm x 800mm)

Minimum of one permanent external sign (min. size 500mm x 1000mm)

Minimum of one permanent external sign (1500mm x 750mm) and one permanent internal sign (1000mm x 530mm)*

Permanent sign

A permanent external sign must be erected once the project is completed. $500 to $1,000 of your funding can be put towards this cost.

If you have previously received Queensland Government funding and have already constructed acknowledgment signs, you may not be required to produce additional signs. Please contact your local sport and recreation office to clarify your obligations and to discuss sign location.

How to produce your sign

  1. Send your sign printer a link to this page outlining the relevant funding program so they can access the below sign artwork and instructions.
  2. You will receive a ‘proof’ of your sign prior to printing. Check the design and logo placement.
  3. Provide this proof to your sport and recreation adviser to obtain final approval before printing.

Refer to the sign artwork guide (PDF, 1005.9 KB) for instructions on how signs should be presented, including logo positioning, colour coding and preferred typeface.

ProjectStrategy Signage artwork
Active Community Infrastructure Activate! Queensland 2019-2029
Community Use of Schools Activate! Queensland 2019-2029
Community and Recreational Assets Recovery and Resilience Program Disaster Recovery Funding
Active Gameday Projects Activate! Queensland 2019-2029
2020 Election Sport and Recreation commitments 2020 State Election
Get Playing Places and Spaces, Female Facilities Program, Get Playing Plus and Special Infrastructure Projects Previous initiatives
Minor Infrastructure Program - Round 1 Activate! Queensland 2019-2029
Minor Infrastructure and Inclusive Facilities Program Activate! Queensland 2019-2029

Creating a plaque

All plaques featuring the Queensland Government logo must be approved prior to print and be based on the appropriate plaque template. You should allow 8 weeks for the production of your plaque, which allows for approvals and confirmation of event details for plaque text.

When your event has been confirmed, contact your local plaque supplier and provide them with the text and partner logos, and links the appropriate template for design.

Once you have the plaque proof back from the supplier and their printing deadlines, send this to your sport and recreation adviser for final approval, prior to print.

Plaque templates

Plaque size and material

An A4 brass plaque is the standard for building plaques used for infrastructure openings. However, plaque materials can also include brushed aluminium, stainless steel and stone. Some situations require a variation on the standard plaque which should be discussed with your sport and recreation adviser.

Temporary plaques

If time is limited, a temporary brass-coloured plastic plaque with black font can be developed. This usually takes approximately 2 days for suppliers to produce. A permanent plaque will still be required afterwards.

Font and logo placement

Black Rotis Serif is the standard font. All logos in the plaque design should be of a similar size, using the Queensland Government logos provided in the template.

Placement of plaques

External plaques should be placed in a predominant position on the building structure where it will be seen by members and visitors to the facility—affixed to built structures, not animate objects like trees.

Internal plaques should be placed in a predominant position on an internal wall either in the entry to the facility or any internal wall where it will be seen by members and visitors to the facility.