University of Western Sydney Open Day

The University of Western Sydney are taking a leading role in positively protecting students and visitors during a week-long open day event. New and returning students were given the opportunity to attend the university during February to get ready for an exciting and exhilarating journey in 2025. Activities included exhibition stalls, live music, epic giveaways, fun games, and a chance to reach and connect with new and past students alike.

Large crowds were expected at the event, and the security and safety of those attending was paramount. With accessibility and pedestrian safety front of mind, the university was looking for a portable, event security system that would provide superior protection for pedestrians in large crowds.

Outcome

Saferoads rental division, Road Safety Rental were engaged by the University of Western Sydney to provide a safety solution for the closed roads throughout the university grounds that could contain a hostile vehicle and protect the expected volume of visitors. Saferoads' Rapid Stop Barrier was chosen as it has been designed to offer superior protection for events. Innovative and unique, it is proven to stop out of control vehicles as is a must for for event security in high density pedestrian areas at risk of vehicle intrusion. 

Up to 40,000 people attended the event to explore the vast array of amazing courses on offer at Western Sydney University. The event was aided with positive protection devices including Saferoads' Rapid Stop Barrier, which allowed safe pedestrian flow whilst adding a high degree of safety. Because the Rapid Stop Barrier is fully crash tested, it allowed event management to have complete peace of mind that the barrier will contain a dangerous driver, whether intentional or accidental. The unique design of the Rapid Stop Barrier system did not slow the entry or movement of the crowds, offering superior and portable protection for the event.

The Saferoads' and Road Safety Rental teams were able to provide the necessary expertise, consultancy, and installation to make the event run safely and smoothly. Western Sydney University were delighted to showcase that they are not only leading the way with their educational offering, but also how they protect and ensure the safety of students and visitors.

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