A commitment to sustainability is the common thread between Watson Young Architects, Douglas Construction, SecureFence and Edgesmith Roger Gate Automation. The Metroplex at Westgate project, located in Wacol, QLD, is a significant development aimed at enhancing the industrial and commercial landscape of the area. This project is led by the Aliro Group, a prominent property developer who partnered with Watson Young Architects a multidisciplinary firm with a holistic approach to design. Both, client and architect, have a strong focus on sustainable design and building, even down to the choice of gate automation.

Being a large commercial property there was a need for the site to be secured both during and after business hours. Vehicle access control to monitor who is entering the property needs to be reliable while still meeting the sustainability brief. SecureFence have many years’ experience in gate automation and have found the Edgesmith Roger automation to be a high quality, reliable motor which fit the brief of 100% duty cycle, low energy consumption and have the ability to accommodate multiple accessories to customise to the client’s needs. Additionally, Roger automation is designed with energy efficiency in mind. All motors are brushless with an exceptionally low energy footprint using either 24V or 36V and as low 125W at mains voltage for the Bambino residential motor and up to 650W for the Grande Industrial motor. This is far less energy than boiling a jug of water which has a range of 1200W — 2000W.

So while using very low energy or solar power, the motors still maintain the high torque outputs to move heavy gates thanks to the onboard inverter and 3 phase motor. The Grande motors, designed to move gates up to 1500KG, has a thrust of 50-1000N and a speed of 25m per minute, while only using a maximum 650W of power.

These low-voltage solutions are engineered to operate on minimal power yet maintain high performance and security standards while meeting the following European standards for safety and compliance.

• EN 61000-6 Electromagnetic Compatibility Standard 
• EN 60335-1 Safety standard of electrical appliances for household and similar purposes. 
• EN 13241-1 2003 Industrial, commercial and garage doors and gates

Furthermore, Edgesmith Roger Technologies commitment to sustainability extends to the manufacturing processes. By utilising energy-efficient production techniques and sourcing eco-friendly materials, they ensure that products contribute to a greener planet right from the production stage.

The site required 7 gates with Grande motors and dual photocells to accommodate the control of cars and trucks. For easy exit, 7 underground loop detectors where installed and a gate timer is programmed to suit the daily opening and closing times of the tenants. Unlike other industrial gate motors the Grande gate motor is aesthetically pleasing, while still maintaining its industrial application and use status.

The Metroplex at Westgate project exemplifies a strong commitment to sustainability through its collaboration with Watson Young Architects, Douglas Construction, SecureFence, and Edgesmith Roger Gate Automation. By integrating energy-efficient and eco-friendly solutions, the project is a great example for future developments in sustainable design and construction.