The Entrance

Background

Securing highly frequented public spaces through Hostile Vehicle Mitigation solutions.

The Entrance is a highly frequented tourist hot spot located approximately 1.5 hours from Sydney. Within the city centre are an array of attractions which bring in the crowds such as fairs, markets and daily pelican feeding. With year-round large crowds flocking to The Entrance City Centre, mitigating the potential of vehicle borne attacks and protecting civilians was a priority for the site.

Because of this, religious-based schools are deemed higher targets for threats and/or attacks on their students, staff, and facilities. Schools that fall under this category can apply for government grants such as NSW’s Safe Places for Faith Communities grant, which provides these higher-risk communities with additional funding to contribute to a stronger security posture, ultimately improving the safety and security of faith-based institutions.

Solution

The Entrance City Centre have installed crash rated bollards including a mixture of both fixed and retractable options. Installing both fixed and retractable bollards to the site has allowed for constant protection without compromising access for authorised individuals.

Results

The crash rated bollards are positioned to secure a once open space from the potential of a vehicle attack. The look and feel of the bollards provides a solution to the site which is non-invasive to the general public.