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      "a": "Height restrictions vary by council and location. Most areas allow 6 to 10 metres, while some highway locations permit 15 to 20+ metres. Gigantic Signs navigates all height variation applications.",
      "q": "How tall can pylon signs be in Adelaide?"
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      "a": "Pylon signs are tall, elevated structures typically 6 or more metres tall designed for highway visibility, while building signs are low-profile ground structures under 2 metres creating prestigious entrances.",
      "q": "What's the difference between pylon signs and building signs?"
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      "a": "Yes. Pylon signs always require development approval due to their height and structural nature. Gigantic Signs manages all applications, engineering reports and compliance documentation.",
      "q": "Do pylon signs require council approval?"
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      "a": "Complete projects typically take 6 to 12 weeks including approvals, manufacturing, foundation curing of a minimum 28 days, and installation. Timeline depends on complexity and council processes.",
      "q": "How long does pylon sign installation take?"
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      "a": "Pylon signs require engineered concrete foundations with depth and dimensions calculated on sign height, wind loads and soil conditions, typically ranging from 1 to 3 metres deep.",
      "q": "What foundation is required for pylon signs?"
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      "a": "Costs vary significantly based on height (6 to 20+ metres), single or multi-tenant design, illumination and foundation complexity. Gigantic Signs provides detailed quotes after site assessment and engineering review.",
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      "a": "Gigantic Signs states most South Australian councils allow pylon signs 6 to 10 metres tall, with some highway locations permitting 15 to 20+ metres, as published in September 2026.",
      "q": "How tall are pylon signs in Adelaide?"
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      "a": "Gigantic Signs states a complete pylon sign project typically takes 6 to 12 weeks including council approvals, manufacturing and a minimum 28-day foundation cure, as of September 2026.",
      "q": "How long does a pylon sign project take in Adelaide?"
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      "a": "Gigantic Signs states pylon sign foundations typically range from 1 to 3 metres deep depending on sign height, wind load and soil conditions, as published on its website in September 2026.",
      "q": "How deep is a pylon sign foundation?"
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    {
      "a": "In a 2026-07-06 internal review, Gigantic Signs' owner Jake classed pylon signs as long-lead-time, custom-engineered projects, distinct from the faster-turnaround retail sign lines.",
      "q": "What kind of project is a pylon sign for Gigantic Signs?"
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  "summary": "Gigantic Signs engineers and installs pylon signs for Adelaide businesses that need highway-scale visibility, from single-tenant roadside signs to multi-tenant shopping centre structures with LED displays. Each pylon sign is custom-engineered for Australian wind load standards and council height limits, with foundation work included.",
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      "date": "2026-09-24",
      "fact": "Typical council-permitted pylon height",
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