Securing project sites during busy construction periods can be a challenge, but the right equipment can simplify the task.
The Toowoomba Bypass is an alternative crossing of the Toowoomba Range for drivers. It provides a 41km-long bypass route running from the Warrego Highway at Helidon Spa in the east to the Gore Highway at Athol in the west, via Charlton. This road improves freight efficiency and driver safety, relieves pressure on Toowoomba’s roads and enhances liveability for the city’s residents.
Completed in 2019, the bypass was delivered through a joint venture comprising of Plenary Group, Cintra, Acciona, Ferrovial and Broadspectrum. The bypass motorway includes five interchanges and 24 structures.
During the construction period, Challenger Knight was tasked with securing project sites along the route. These remote sites lacked electrical infrastructure and were vulnerable to theft and criminal activities, particularly targeting valuable equipment such as two-way radios.
Seeking a surveillance solution suitable for remote and unpowered locations, the obvious choice was to partner with Spectur, a leading Australian surveillance solutions provider. Approximately ten Spectur cameras were deployed across the project sites. Once installed, the theft stopped almost overnight.
Complete solution
While Challenger Knight has traditionally used security guards to protect sites, this has not always been appropriate or affordable for clients. This is where Spectur’s surveillance technology offers an effective security solution, especially in remote or unpowered areas.
The visual presence of Spectur cameras, combined with audible alerts and spotlight features, are a powerful deterrent against potential criminals.
Challenger Knight’s clients can remotely access live feeds and recordings from the Spectur cameras, providing them with real-time visibility and control over site activities. Having a visual record of vehicles coming and going helps prevent opportunistic criminal activity that often occurs on construction sites.
When integrated with alarm monitoring centres, the centre will see any activity taking place and can contact police immediately.
Challenger Knight Business Development Manager, Garth Matheson, said, “We deal with the construction industry a lot and those sites are mostly unpowered, especially at the start of a project. We really had a very specific need and Spectur is one of the first companies to really cater to that.
“Spectur is great to deal with as they’re always open to helping and working through any issues.”
Expanding the range
Challenger Knight originally used Spectur’s single camera HD5 solution; but have also recently completed a large eight system job with Spectur’s new HD6 platform, which provides them with high-definition 4K video camera quality alongside Spectur’s integrated siren and flood lights.
Previously Challenger Knight have also utilised Spectur’s STA6 platform in two, three or four camera configurations to provide full 360-degree views on certain sites.
The result is always a reduction in criminal activity; and for Challenger Knight, a company that traditionally relies on security guards to protect sites, Spectur’s solutions provide a unique alternative when budgets or personnel requirements are tight.
For more information, head to spectur.com.au
