1 Jun 2016
Townscape Products was chosen to provide a perimeter security solution for the $507 million King Abdullah Sport City development in Saudi Arabia.
The Client
Known as ‘the jewel in the desert’, and estimated to cost
$507million, the King Abdullah Sports City is a 60,000 seat sports facility
which boasts the Kingdom’s first FIFA standard football venue, a 2,000 seat
multi-purpose indoor stadium and a 1,000 seat athletics pitch alongside a
Mosque, hotels and sports hospital. It is also home to Saudi Arabia’s two
Premier League Football Clubs.
The Brief
Townscape was brought in as a security consultant by Saudi
Arabian based contractors, MSIX, Samsung SDS and Light Weight Building Company,
to ensure the sports city is safeguarded from vehicle borne terrorist attacks.
Townscape’s HVM specialists were asked to travel to the site to consult on how
to ensure the venue and its visitors are protected from any vehicle borne
incursions.
The Installation
The Townscape Counter Terror (CT) Block was the ideal
solution, the 100mm low profile foundation is suited to the local terrain and
the prestigious PAS 68 mark was a vital requirement specified by the owners to
ensure the highest level of perimeter security was achieved.
600 of Townscape’s PAS 68 CT Blocks were manufactured
locally under an international licencing agreement and installed as part of a
£1.2million contract. The 2.2 tonnes CT Blocks were made using a special mix of
aggregates designed for ultimate strength. The blocks were then positioned
around the stadium where it was vulnerable to vehicular incursion.
The Results
CT Blocks are used at many of the UK’s major airports and
leading tourist attractions and the team behind the King Abdullah Sports City
were adamant the international venue achieved the same industry leading
protection. The King Abdullah Sports City is now protected by the highest level
of perimeter security from vehicle borne incursions.
The Insight
The King Abdullah
Sports City is one of the most exciting developments in the Middle East which
will attract thousands of visitors each year. It’s a world class attraction
which requires world class perimeter protection. It is an honour that
Townscape’s HVM range has been recognised on an international level as the
leading perimeter security solution.
Jonathan Goss, managing director, Townscape Products Limited.
Townscape Products
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