Bollards for Shopping Centres

With the upcoming implementation of Martyn’s Law in the UK, shopping centres will be legally required to assess and mitigate potential risks from terrorist threats. Installing bollards is an important part of any shopping centre security strategy. Bollards establish clear pedestrian zones while preventing vehicle access into unauthorised areas. They control traffic flow and protect shoppers waiting in queue lines.

Macs Bollards provides a range of certified Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) bollard systems designed and tested to withstand high-speed vehicle impacts. Whether you’re looking to protect a specific shopping centre, or you need to protect an entire retail park with a dedicated shopping centre, don’t hesitate to get in touch today.

What are the Benefits of Bollard Systems for Shopping Centres?

Perimeter Protection Bollards placed along sidewalks, parking zones and roads leading to the shopping centre form a robust first line of defence. This prevents unauthorised vehicle access from adjoining roads or properties.

Queue Line Safety Strategic bollard placement provides protective barriers for shoppers queuing up outside stores and at mall entrances. This shields waiting crowds that may be vulnerable to vehicle attacks.

Access Control Bollards securely guide visitors to designated mall entrances while restricting unauthorised vehicle access to service areas, loading zones, or pedestrian zones.

Traffic Management Carefully positioned bollards can separate vehicle zones from pedestrian walkways. This safely guides traffic through parking areas while allowing shopper foot traffic to flow unimpeded.

Aesthetic Appeal With a range of colours, shapes and finishes available, bollards can complement existing architecture and landscaping. Strategic placement avoids obstructing views or disrupting ambiance.

Security Bollard Options for Shopping Centres

To effectively counter hostile vehicle threats, Macs Bollards provides rigorously tested HVM bollard models including:

275/K4-900A

• Designed for high-level anti-terrorist perimeter defence
• Certified for PAS 68, IWA 14, and ASTM F2656-18a
• Withstands crashes from high-speed heavy vehicles

275/M50-1600A

• Created for advanced protection of large sites like shopping centres
• Complies with PAS 68, IWA 14, and ASTM F2656 standards
• Stops a 7.5 tonne truck attacking at 50 mph

275/K12-900A

• Robust bollard rated for PAS 68, IWA 14, and ASTM F2656
• Delivers maximum hostile vehicle mitigation
• The foremost barrier against extreme threats

How to Integrate Bollards into Shopping Centre Security

For optimal results, seamlessly integrate your new bollard barriers with existing security systems including CCTV surveillance, access control, and on-site personnel.

Make bollards highly visible with reflective properties, illumination, and clear signage. This deters potential threats while conveying active defence.

Maintain protocols enabling efficient access for authorised vehicles like service trucks and emergency services.

Through training, staff can incorporate operation of bollard controls into emergency response plans and procedures.

When combined strategically with other security measures, bollards become an indispensable component enhancing protection.

How to Effectively Place Bollards to Protect Shopping Centres

Carefully planning bollard placement is crucial for achieving comprehensive security coverage across your shopping centre site. We recommend first installing bollards along external sidewalks, parking perimeters, outer fences and any adjoining vehicle access roads. This establishes a robust outer boundary against perimeter threats.

Next, flank any queue lines outside stores with bollards to shield waiting shoppers who can be vulnerable to vehicle attacks in crowded conditions. Position bollards to guide visitors to designated mall entrances while restricting access to back-of-house areas.

Inside, effectively separate vehicle zones from pedestrian walkways and common areas. This safely guides traffic through parking lots while allowing shopper foot traffic to flow unimpeded between stores. Strategically place bollards to secure hallway intersections, escalators, lifts and other high foot traffic areas.

For servicing access, use retractable or removable bollard types to maintain security while permitting authorised delivery vehicles when needed. Dedicate bollard-protected lanes for emergency services to gain rapid access to all areas.

When spaced effectively, bollards can provide wide security coverage across the many access points a shopping centre faces both along its perimeter and internally across entrances, traffic lanes and pedestrian zones. Proper placement is key to keeping people safe while maintaining efficient access and traffic flow.

Maintaining Shopping Centre Bollards

Once installed, properly maintaining bollards is crucial for ongoing security. Conduct regular checks of each bollard’s physical integrity and performance. Promptly address any damage from weather, wear and tear, or impacts.

Prepare for winter weather by clearing snow buildup around bollards. Ensure any retractable bollards are elevating and lowering properly.

Replace any damaged bollards immediately to maintain optimal coverage. As risks change, re-evaluate placement and expand coverage as needed.

For Shopping Centre Bollard Systems You Can Trust, Call Macs Bollards Today

For expert guidance on designing a tailored bollard security solution for your shopping centre, trust the specialists at Macs Bollards. Contact us at 0161 320 6462 or use our online form to get started. Keep your shoppers safe and secure your site with rigorously tested HVM bollards from Macs.