Dubbo Regional Council is looking into funding opportunities for the iconic wooden signs.

It's a long time coming for the estate.

Firgrove Executive Committee member Ross Sawtell, who has lived at the estate for 23 years, said around ten years ago he approached Dubbo council because the signs were starting to deteriorate.

Nothing was done, but recently the issue came up again.

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"I knew that the mayor [Ben Shields] was holding regular community consultations at the Wongarbon Tavern. I go down to the tavern occasionally so I thought 'I'll kill two birds with one stone here. I'll go down a bit earlier and see the mayor', which I did and the reception was totally positive," Mr Sawtell said.

"It was extremely enlightening to have the mayor actually say straight away 'well, yes, I think we can do something to help you' and it's gone from there."

Cr Shields raised the issue at a recent council meeting and the councillors agreed funding opportunities for the new signs should be investigated.

"Estates like Firgrove are a great economic driver for our region because they provide a lifestyle opportunity that is a point of difference to metropolitan cities and even other towns," the mayor said.

"It's great we have this real estate option and that street signs are an important part of the character but at the moment some of them are falling apart and need repairs.

"I think it's quite reasonable that council assists Firgrove with this one and ensures these signs are kept up to an appropriate standard."

Mr Sawtell said he didn't want the estate to have the usual small street signs, but something that would maintain the character of the estate.

Apart from the main street, Wilfred Smith Drive, which is named after the original owners of the land, the streets are all names after properties in Bourke, where the estate's developer was from.

"After my experience meeting the mayor and having a yarn about the issue, I would really encourage anyone who has an issue they want to talk to the mayor about to take advantage of his ability to be approached, especially in the pub," Mr Sawtell said.

"You can go down and have a yarn with your mates and have a yarn with the mayor as well."

After council looks into the cost and possible options for replacing the signs, a report will be presented to the November ordinary council meeting where the next steps will be decided.