Heald Delivers HVM Solutions to Protect Australia’s Shrine of Remembrance
Our team have recently completed a significant installation of our perimeter security products at the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne, Australia, in partnership with our Australian distributor GK Solutions.
Which HVM products were installed?
A total of 63 APEX shallow mount bollards, three removable APEX bollards, and 22 manually operated EVO bollards have been installed to enhance protection at the historic site, which sees over 100,000 visitors gather on ANZAC Day alone, in addition to year-round local and international tourism. The Shrine was identified as a high-risk location following a previously failed terrorist plot targeting the ANZAC Day commemorations.
Why were these HVM products chosen?
The APEX bollards were chosen for their shallow-mount design and minimal excavation, an ideal solution for areas with complex underground services and where soil disturbance should be avoided due to potential contamination. The EVO bollards were selected for their manual operation, and while the main APEX bollards are fixed, the three removable units create additional openings when needed.
Our EVO bollards are IWA crash-tested to stop a 7.2-tonne truck travelling at 64 kph (40 mph), and our APEX bollards have been crash-tested as an array of three to withstand the same impact.
The Shrine project is part of a broader security initiative led by the City of Melbourne, the State Government, and the Shrine Memorial Trust. After engaging specialist consultants, a detailed HVM strategy was developed and put to tender, with our products selected based on performance, suitability, and cost-effectiveness.
In one location that required a bespoke approach, GK Solutions engaged with a structural engineering firm, and in collaboration with our team, a reinforced design was developed and approved by the client’s engineers to meet security standards.
Working together with GK Solutions
Director of GK Solutions, Gavin Queit, comments: “GK Solutions was privileged to be able to provide HVM solutions for the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne. Helping to secure such an iconic Australian site gives the Staff and Directors of GK Solutions great satisfaction. That we can do so in conjunction with our trusted supplier, Heald, is a testament to Heald’s outstanding product range and the strength of the ongoing relationship between our two companies.”
The Shrine of Remembrance is a site of national significance, originally built to honour Australians who served in WWI. It now serves as a place of remembrance for all Australians who have served in conflict, peacekeeping, and humanitarian missions.
We’re proud to have worked with our valued partners GK Solutions to deliver a seamless project for an iconic Australian site where hundreds of thousands of people will benefit from the protection that we have provided for many years to come.
To learn more about which HVM solutions would be suitable for your needs, please contact our team.