The furore over Ipswich’s controversial Sexpo sign has led to the billboard’s owner tearing it down.

The controversy over the racy billboard hit national TV yesterday as the debate raged over whether it was too rude for its Brisbane Road site in Dinmore.

After talking to Ipswich Mayor Paul Pisasale yesterday morning, Bishopp Outdoor Advertising decided to remove the sign from its billboard.

The furore over Ipswich’s controversial Sexpo sign has led to the billboard’s owner tearing it down.

The controversy over the racy billboard hit national TV yesterday as the debate raged over whether it was too rude for its Brisbane Road site in Dinmore.

After talking to Ipswich Mayor Paul Pisasale yesterday morning, Bishopp Outdoor Advertising decided to remove the sign from its billboard.

Managing director Brad Bishopp said while he did not find the sign offensive, he pulled it down because of the negative reaction from sections of the Ipswich community.

"I spoke to the mayor and he expressed to me the concerns some people had with the sign and its location," Mr Bishopp said. "I personally thought the sign was OK but we acknowledge people do have their concerns and we don’t want to put the community off-side."

Source: http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/