Comelit-PAC has partnered with Harrold Jones Services to deliver a secure access control solution to Warmstry Court, resolving security concerns and ensuring residents’ safety and independence.

Warmstry Court security challenges

Situated near Worcester’s city centre and next to the River Severn, Warmstry Court is an esteemed housing development, offering high-quality living for older residents while providing peace of mind through secure and comfortable surroundings.

The complex includes several general needs properties rented by Sanctuary Housing.

Its central location has posed unique security challenges, particularly regarding access control for the building’s car park and residential areas.

In the past cloning issues had plagued the site.

The new systems key feature is the assurance of 128-bit encrypted OPS tokens that are only given to authorised individuals to allow access.

Collaboration

Sanctuary Housing sought the expertise of Harrold Jones Services to address issues with their existing access control system.

After a detailed risk assessment of the site’s needs, Harrold Jones Services collaborated with Comelit-PAC to design and install a tailored access control solution.

The new system incorporates Comelit-PAC’s New Housing Central Product combined with High-Security Anti-Cloning Credentials, enabling site managers to monitor and control access from any PC or smart device, regardless of their location.

“Completely transformed”

Kim Tolnai, Scheme Manager, Sanctuary Housing commented: “The upgraded access control system has completely transformed how we manage the site.

“Residents now feel much more secure and we have full control over who can enter the building and use the car park.

“The ability to monitor the system remotely has also been embraced by our management team. It gives us peace of mind, knowing we can monitor the site wherever we are,” concluded Tolnai.

Access control solutions

The installation included high-frequency vandal-resistant readers on both the car park barrier and main entry points, integrated with Comelit-PAC’s 512 series controllers and the Housing Central Gateway.

This combination delivers total security and reliability, ensuring only authorised residents can access the property and its parking facilities.

“Exceeds the expectations”

Danny Wallis, Director, Harrold Jones Services stated: “We worked closely with the team at Warmstry Court from early specification to ensure the access control system met the bespoke security requirements of the site.

“The Comelit-PAC solution has been instrumental in providing a comprehensive, future-proof system that seamlessly blends with surroundings with no impact on the aesthetics of the site.

“The result not only meets but exceeds the expectations of the residents and management team,” concluded Wallis.

“Convenience, security and peace of mind”

Palmer commented: “The installation of the Comelit-PAC access control system has transformed security management at Warmstry Court.

“Sanctuary Housing now benefits from a robust system that ensures only authorised individuals have access to the building and its facilities.

“The advanced anti-cloning technology and the ability to manage the system remotely provide the ultimate in convenience, security and peace of mind for both residents and management,” he added.