Challenge

This project for South Wales Police was challenging for all teams involved and there was no room for error. The facility, which consists of two 42-cell custody suites and modern offices in Bridgend and Merthyr Tydfil, will increase the efficiency of policing across the South Wales area. The suites replace outdated cells in Pontypridd and Ton Pentre and will be used for detainees from across Rhondda Cynon Taff and Merthyr Tydfil.

Product specification was key to the project's success as the facilities had to provide a safe, secure building for registration, interview, detention and processing of persons in custody. It also had to comply with Home Office regulations.

The correct understanding of policy and practices for custody staff was also important to speed up the design decisions for the project architect.

Solution

BIM was used throughout the project to demonstrate where components were to be fitted, and it also created a full 3D model to give a full visual impact. CLD has a number of BIM objects and families ready for specification.

The solution required for this type of project was clear from the start as it pointed very conclusively to CLD Fencing's high security product range. The Securus™ flat system was chosen in conjunction with the architect as the best system for the job as it gave some very clear advantages:

  • Secure
  • Good visibility
  • Anti-climb
  • Home Office approved mesh

Outcome

The Force says the facility will enable prisoners to be dealt with more efficiently, allowing police officers to return to local streets more quickly after any arrest.

A purely modern approach with a modern look, the Securus™ flat panel system ticked all the right boxes.