New Waverley

Having provided a similar solution for seven regional government hubs already, which met the client’s specified performance criteria, Meesons EasyGate SPT Speed Gates were chosen To secure the entrances Speed Gates were required on two levels within the building. Meesons installed ten lanes of EasyGate SPT-G Speed Gates, consisting of eight standard width lanes and two EA compliant wide access lanes for wheelchair access. Forming a secure line, glass infill barriers were installed on each side of the Speed Gates. In order to prevent unauthorised users attempting to gain access by climbing over, 1500mm high glass wings and glazing was installed to act as a deterrent to intruders. The EasyGate SPT-G Speed Gates were specified as the preferred solution due to the quick opening and closing speed of the glass wing barriers, allowing the transit of up to 40 people per minute. The SPT Speed Gate also offers a holding force in excess of 650N, preventing the wings from being forced open by unauthorised users. There was also a requirement for the Speed Gates to be controlled from a central location, enabling reception staff to operate the Speed Gates when required. Meesons were able to deliver on this requirement by installing an EasyTouch control panel at the reception desk. LED Edge lights were incorporated in to the Speed Gate cabinets to help staff quickly identify the status of each lane. Due to the size of the project and the number of contractors on site, the Speed Gates were installed in two separate phases to minimise the disruption.

The key challenge on this project was to deliver a Speed Gate solution capable of securely managing staff access at two locations, whilst complementing the buildings’ ultra-modern design. The EasyGate SPT-G Speed Gates have delivered on both the security and aesthetic requirements.

New Waverley - UK Government Office Refurbishment