Bollards can play a very important role in protecting an organization or building, as their structure and purpose makes them an essential component of safe perimeters and parking lots. Traffic bollards perform several functions: they can separate cars and pedestrians, clearly delineate where traffic is supposed to flow, visually aid traffic in areas with limited… Read more »
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Manchester United to bolster security at training grounds
One of the UK’s most-successful and best-known football teams has revealed plans to improve the level of security at its training ground in order to prevent any possible terror attacks, a news report has been able to suggest. Security at Manchester United’s £60million Aon Training Complex is being increased using bollards, automatic barriers and 11ft-high… Read more »
Security metal fencing could be installed around grammar school in Spalding
A Spalding grammar school has applied for permission to install security fencing around the perimeter of the main school and playing fields, a recent news report in the local media has been able to suggest. The planning application submitted to the district council describes the step as a “high priority for safeguarding and security”. The… Read more »
Airport security market set for strong growth
The airport security market, which also includes physical access restriction and control solutions such as road-blockers or bollards, is set to reach around USD 13.4 billion by 2024 as the increase in air travel drives the need for well-organized security systems, a recent market research report from Hexa Research has been able to reveal. Terrorism… Read more »
Residents urge local council to install car park barriers and CCTV systems at local car park
Concerned residents are asking the Borough of Poole (BOP) to take action to stop travellers getting onto Canford Cliffs’ Beach Road car park, including possibly installing car park barriers and CCTV systems at the site, a recent news report in the local media has been able to suggest. Around 20 caravans and associated vehicles only… Read more »
Hundreds of new traffic bollards to be installed across the Isle of Wight
New traffic bollards are set to be deployed across the Isle of Wight as part of a comprehensive programme to replace nearly 400 of them across the entire island, a recent news report in the local media has been able to reveal. The new bollards installed by Island Roads use the latest in reflective technology… Read more »
Automated gates help utility provides secure access to their premises
Installing automated gates combined with other access control and perimeter security measures is vital for utility providers, who are likely to undergo massive investment programmes in the near future, security experts believe. Government reports point out that the UK’s ageing energy networks require an investment totalling £41.6 billion to meet current and future demands, while… Read more »
New security metal fencing to be installed around Canberra’s Parliament House
Canberra’s National Capital Authority has approved the deployment of a new security fence at Parliament House, describing it as necessary amid heightening terror threats, a news report has been able to suggest. Authority chief executive Malcolm Snow revealed that the 2.6 metre metal fence, about to be installed across the lawns of the building as… Read more »
Car park barriers planned to stop abuse of hospital’s free car park
Car park barriers could soon be deployed in Tewkesbury Community Hospital’s car park in order to prevent drivers from abusing the system, a recent news report in the local media has been able to suggest. Gloucestershire Care Services NHS Trust, which manages the Barton Road facility, has applied to the borough council for planning permission… Read more »
Defensive bollards and CCTV systems to protect Melbourne against vehicle attacks
Items of street furniture that double as protective bollards could be deployed across Melbourne following the Bourke Street car attack on January 20 that killed six people and injured more than 30 others, a news report has been able to suggest. Melbourne lord mayor Robert Doyle said he was interested in looking into “street furniture… Read more »