● Case Study
NSW Courts
NSW COURTS TUNNEL PROJECT H3C Plus has installed an integrated security solution for NSW Courts Tunnel Project, incorporating Genetec VMS and Kiwivision analytics Axis cameras, a Gallagher Command Centre with a high level interface, and a Commend low level interface, to variously manage 450 cameras, 400 doors, 600 duress points and 60 intercoms on an existing blown fibre backbone, all in just 5 weeks. CCORDING to Nicholas Churchill of security integrator H3C PLUS, the solution was installed as part of the creation of a new secure pedestrian tunnel for Sydney Courts Main Court area and its core egress door. This large tunnel provided a secure egress path for persons exiting the court common area to the public space. Central to security operations on this complex brownfield site, NSW Courts also required separation of screened persons from general visitors/public and associated systems, including CCTV, access control, duress alarms, intercoms and display monitors. Churchill says H3C PLUS worked closely with the client to build the detailed design scope. When it comes to the operational nature of the electronic security components of the solution, the various security systems’ roles are to provide situational awareness for security staff, as well as to deliver fast video retrieval and management. It goes without saying that for the security team at NSW Courts, situational awareness is critical to this application, while the physical characteristics of the core tunnel are designed to streamline movement of people while maintaining security and safety. “From project inception, H3C PLUS provided a structured deployment approach, working with the site’s specific setup and requirements to ensure NSW Courts’ security is maintained at all times throughout the programme,” Churchill said. “The single biggest challenge H3C PLUS faced in getting this system installed was time – this was a 5-week project. That included procurement and fabrication of the custom tunnel infrastructure, including the walls, floors, ceiling as well the bifold custom doors,
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all other equipment was deployed in line with our programme of works.” There were 6 core components to the project including the pedestrian tunnel design, fabrication and deployment, 3 sets of security bifold doors, Genetec expansion with additional CCTV cameras for surveillance and analytics, Gallagher Command Centre access control system and monitoring expansion, the addition of dedicated security monitors for public notice display and a fire stair egress control upgrade. “Working closely with the NSW Justice Department, H3C PLUS designed, fabricated and deployed the pedestrian tunnel modules from the NSW Court egress area to the street,” Churchill explains. “All powdercoated framework and bracing was fabricated and pre-cut off-site then deployed in stages and connected to a floating floor to ensure no damage to the heritage tilework. “Through the initial design process, our submission of hardware samples and design methodology was
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