Project - Saint Ignatius College

Client  St Ignatius College

Location NSW

Supplier Area Safe

Installer Supply

Date November 2023

Products

• Heavy Duty Industrial Swing Gate - Black
• Heavy Duty Plastic Speed Hump
• 90mm Yellow In Ground Steel Bollards
• 90mm Removable Bollard
• Double Rail U Bollard

About The Client

Saint Ignatius' College Riverview is a prestigious Catholic school for boys, located on a 100-acre campus along the Lane Cove River in Sydney, New South Wales. Established in 1880 under the care of the Society of Jesus, it offers both day and boarding options for students from Years 5 to 12.

The Requirement 

To enhance safety, protect property, control access, and manage traffic within the school grounds.

The Challenges

• Durability: Schools require products that can withstand heavy use and environmental factors. Bollards, gates, and speed humps need to be made of durable materials that can endure constant exposure to weather, vehicle traffic, and potential impacts.
• Installation and Maintenance: Ease of installation and the level of ongoing maintenance required are important considerations. For instance, speed humps need to be installed in a way that ensures effectiveness without causing unnecessary wear on vehicles, while bollards and gates should be easy to maintain yet secure enough to provide protection.
• Customisation Needs: Every school has different layout and access control needs, so customisation may be necessary. For example, swing gates may need to be tailored to fit specific entry points, and bollards may need to accommodate different heights or styles depending on their placement.
• Aesthetics: Schools also need to consider the visual impact of these products, ensuring they blend with the surroundings without being too intrusive, especially in areas like playgrounds or gardens.
• Traffic Flow Management: The placement and type of products like speed humps or bollards need to be carefully considered to avoid disrupting traffic flow, while still ensuring pedestrian safety.

The Solution

After evaluating the challenges and requirements,  St Ignatius College selected the Heavy Duty Industrial Swing Gate, Heavy Duty Plastic Speed Hump, a range of single Bollards, and the Double Rail U Bollard

The Heavy Duty Industrial Swing Gate offers the following features:

• Manual Operation: The gate is easy to operate manually by simply pushing it to open or close, providing a cost-effective solution that requires no power, making it ideal for locations where simplicity and reliability are key.
• Durability: Built with a heavy-duty aluminium beam and galvanised steel hinge assembly, this gate is designed to withstand harsh environments and high-traffic use, ensuring long-term durability.
• Security: The gate features a receiver latch that can be padlocked, offering an extra level of security, which is essential for controlling access to restricted areas or entrances.
• Flexible Installation: The swing gate can be mounted on walls, posts, or bollards, providing versatility in installation depending on the site's layout and requirements.
• Ideal for Various Applications: This gate is perfect for managing access at car park entry points, loading docks where there is limited overhead clearance, and other industrial or commercial environments requiring durable and flexible security solutions.

The Heavy Duty Plastic Speed Hump offers the following features:

• Durability: Made from environmentally-friendly poly material, these speed humps are built to withstand daily use in high-traffic areas like public car parks. They are designed to handle all types of vehicles, from small cars to large trucks, ensuring long-term performance.
• Compliance with Australian Standards: These speed humps meet the three factors of the Australian Standard, which include the flat top design, 250mm modules, and black-and-yellow segment configuration. This compliance guarantees they are safe and effective for controlling vehicle speeds.
• Versatility: The modular design makes these speed humps adaptable to various vehicle types and parking lot configurations. Their design helps reduce the risk of speeding in areas where pedestrian safety and controlled traffic flow are essential.
• Clear Visibility: The alternating black-and-yellow segments improve visibility, ensuring that drivers can easily spot the speed humps and adjust their speed accordingly.

Area Safe’s range of  steel bollards offers the following features:

• Durability: These bollards are made from heavy 5mm thick steel, ensuring long-lasting protection and resistance to wear and tear. The hot-dip galvanised finish provides additional corrosion resistance, making them suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments.
• Safety Coating: The bollards are powder-coated in safety yellow, enhancing visibility and increasing safety in high-traffic areas. This ensures that they can be easily spotted by both drivers and pedestrians, reducing the risk of accidents.
• Range of Sizes: Available in a variety of sizes (90mm, 140mm, 165mm, and 220 mm diameters), these bollards can be customised to meet the specific needs of various locations, providing flexibility in different applications.
• Wide Application: These bollards are designed to protect pedestrians by preventing vehicle access in areas such as driveways, pathways, accessible parking zones, building entrances, fire exits, and around fire hydrants, pump houses, and electrical substations.

The Double Rail U Bollard offers the following features:

• Durability: Made from 48.3mm galvanised steel pipe with a 3mm wall thickness, these bollards are designed to withstand impacts, providing long-term protection for property fixtures and buildings.
• Versatile Installation Options: The bollards come in both in-ground and surface-mounted options, offering flexibility for different installation needs. The in-ground version features extended legs for installation 300mm deep, while the surface-mounted version provides a quick and easy setup.
• Multiple Sizes: Available in three standard lengths (1m, 1.5m, and 2m) and standing 1040mm high, these bollards can be adapted to various site requirements, offering the right level of protection for different environments.
• Pedestrian Control: The centre rail and sturdy design make these bollards effective at controlling pedestrian movement, particularly in areas where clear separation between vehicles and pedestrians is needed.