Western Sydney University required a reliable and proven event protection system that would allow for seamless pedestrian movement while offering robust protection against potential vehicle intrusions

Western Sydney University hosted a week-long open day event in early 2025 to welcome new and returning students and showcase the diverse range of academic opportunities on offer. With a packed program including live music, games, exhibitions, and giveaways—the event attracted large crowds across the campus. 

The safety and security of those attending was paramount. With accessibility and pedestrian safety front of mind, the university required a reliable and proven hostile vehicle mitigation (HVM) protection system that would allow for pedestrian movement while offering robust protection against potential vehicle intrusions. 

Up to 40,000 people attended the event which 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' team were able to provide the necessary expertise, consultancy, and installation to make the event run safely and smoothly. Western Sydney University’s 2025 Open Day not only highlighted its commitment to academic excellence but also to the wellbeing of its community. By deploying Saferoads’ Rapid Stop Barrier, the
university demonstrated leadership in event safety management,
delivering peace of mind to staff, students, and visitors alike.

Innovative Crowd Protection for Events

Rapid Stop Barrier has been designed to offer maximum protection,
quick deployment and peace of mind for event organisers and patrons for
any sizeable event or festival. This type of temporary errant vehicle protection has been independently crash tested to confirm it can stop a 2270kg pickup travelling at 60km/h. Rapid Stop Barrier is freestanding, unobtrusive and allows free flow of foot traffic through the system. The system is efficient to transport and deploy, and does not require anchoring.

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