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This project was to install fully automated anti-Terror bollard system to strategic positions in the City Centre. The system was designed to protect the public from terror threats but to also control vehicular access to the city’s pedestrianized areas.
The system includes for remote activation of the bollards via Cardiff’s Control room staff.
The scheme included for six sites along St Mary Street, Hayes and Castle Street.
Each site was provided individual CCTV cameras and automated number plate recognition systems to allow access for emergency service personnel.
Additionally the sites infrastructure has been improved to minimize previous maintenance liabilities. -
The principle challenge to the project was safety and in particular pedestrian segregation form the work.
Due to the nature of the work areas disruption to business was inevitable but with planning and communication was the key to maintaining positive relationships.
The City Centre pedestrian flows and commercial vehicular deliveries are extremely high and careful planning of work operations and delivery times had to be monitored to prevent conflicts.
The project was successfully completed on program and to budget. -
DURATION On going
CONTRACT VALUE £450K
FORM OF CONTRACT – NEC3 Option B
CLIENT: ATG ACCESS LTD /
CARDIFF COUNTY COUNCIL
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This project was to install fully automated anti-Terror bollard system to strategic positions in the City Centre. The system was designed to protect the public from terror threats but to also control vehicular access to the city’s pedestrianized areas.