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Security designed for local councils

We understand a major security requirement for local councils is to control access to restricted areas, while also providing ease of access to public areas, and safe storage of equipment.

secCloud Managed Security System is used by councils to grant access to community spaces for hire periods. Our software sends your client an access code that will let them into a venue for a booked hire period.

We provide CCTV and access control systems for many local councils, and our preventative maintenance service ensures security hardware operates correctly when needed.

Increase revenue. Regular hirers can use this access code for the times booked and paid for. Councils find they can maximise the hire period by having better control over when people can use the facilities, which is great for their yield management.

The secCloud portal, used by council venue staff
The secCloud portal, used by council venue staff

How we do it

From risk assessment to keyless venue hire

01

Risk assessment and design

We conduct a security risk assessment of the site and design an access control system with locking mechanisms and vandal resistant keypads to control who may access the space. A proposal is presented for the supply and installation of the system.

02

Install and connect

The access control system is installed by licensed technicians. An industrial 4G modem connects the onsite hardware to the secCloud server. The site is programmed so that each hireable space can be allocated to a booking.

03

Train the booking team

Council booking staff are trained in how to use the secCloud platform from a web browser and smartphone app. secCloud is a managed service where our staff are on hand 24 hours a day for support.

04

Automate the bookings

secCloud integrates with booking systems where the booking is sent to secCloud, automating the process. From our Security Operations Centre we can also assist hirers who are having trouble entering a facility.

What else it does

Beyond the community hall

secWatch interactive video monitoring

We run a 24/7 Security Operations Centre where our Virtual Guards can manage your alarm system. Instead of paying a guard to sit in a depot overnight, we can monitor your depot 24/7 from our SOC. If authorised people need to access the property after hours, they can be identified and access granted remotely.

Virtual patrols save you money

By combining secWatch CCTV with secCloud access control you can get visual verification if your site is vacant and then arm your alarm remotely. Scheduled virtual patrols using a CCTV system allow our guards to alert authorities if there is any trouble onsite. Clients who use this service find they save 30 to 50% on patrol costs.

Decrease loitering and vandalism

If you have problems with gangs, rubbish dumping or graffiti, we can install CCTV and start recording within hours. We can quickly deploy high definition solar powered cameras for mounting on any pole. Send vandals and loiterers a message and ensure your venues are locked and secure.

A smart city saves on energy

With secCloud access control you can control the lights and air conditioning in an area based on occupancy. When the alarm is turned off, the lights can come on. At night, if there is no movement in the area, the lights can turn off.

CCTV trailer hire for public events

At public events it is difficult to have people and eyes everywhere. We can help with our CCTV trailer, available for temporary hire. We can set you up to monitor your event, or monitor it from our Security Operations Centre.

Software integration with Bookable

We have worked with the team at Attekus to integrate secCloud with Bookable, a local government booking software. A hirer is sent an access code when they book a council venue, granting access for the hire period.

Councils using secCloud include Burwood, Camden, City of Ryde, Ku-ring-gai, The Hills Shire, Hornsby Shire, Northern Beaches and Shoalhaven

Hornsby Shire CouncilBurwood CouncilCity of RydeBookable

Hornsby Shire Council awarded a tender for the supply and installation of an electronic access control system and related componentry and software. Ray and team have successfully installed the secCloud access control system in our 30 community centres.

Lauren Boss, Venue Manager, Hornsby Shire Council

Next step

Stop crime before it happens.

Tell us about your site and we will design a system around it. A Project Manager will visit, run a full risk assessment and give you a clear quotation for supply and installation.

Contact

Talk to a security specialist

If you are researching our security solutions, complete the enquiry form and one of our team will be in touch to discuss your security needs. Thank you.

Phone
1300 500 606  or  1300 500 601
Head office
552-560 Church Street, Parramatta NSW 2150
PO Box 53, Parramatta NSW 2124
Licensing
Master Licence 000103079

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