Thriving Bluestone School, Kahurangi Toka, in Timaru had worn-out door handles, some “sticky” lock barrels, and a number of keys that were unaccounted for. The Principal at the time, Ian Poulter, and Property Manager Al Walker had had enough. They were looking for a security system with integrity and one which would stand the test of time.
They found it at Allied Locks and their fob-activated SALTO XS4 One Enhanced lock with a five-year battery life and industrial strength door handles.
It ticked all the school’s boxes.
Ian Poulter says the school was looking for reliability, ease of use for all staff and to avoid the costs of lost keys. “Allied Locks provided a well thought through solution. We were impressed by the quality because school locks get a hard life. Their system gave us confidence.”
“It was a quality product, at a good price, with good back-up.”
Al Walker says the new system also gave them the ability to add extra layers of security, so some areas including those containing hazardous substances or personal information were thoroughly protected, while at the lower level, members of the school community could apply for fobs granting access just to the playing fields via the gates. “The integrity of the system is intact but at the same time we can re-programme or change, as needed.”
Lost keys are no longer a problem, access can be tracked, money has been saved, and the school is once again safe and secure with the potential for technological upgrades that will take care of future generations of Timaru students too.
