Automatic Hydraulic Bollards for Burwood Plaza, NSW
Burwood Plaza just received a security upgrade. Our automated hydraulic bollards were implemented, which let the precinct stay open to people and closed to unwanted vehicle access. The idea is simple and effective. Make it easy for families to enjoy the evening, and just as easy for retailers and emergency services to get access when they need it. Keeping restaurants and families safe while enjoying the nightlife in Burwood Plaza.
Speed and control matter in the real world, so the system rises or lowers accordingly as per the need. Operation is fully electronic with automatic rise and fall, and it can integrate with access controls such as timers, keypads, or a control room. The bollards lower to permit scheduled deliveries and return to full height immediately afterward, maintaining pedestrian safety and traffic flow.
The model in place is the AB-275-900S. Each bollard has a 275 mm diameter and rises to 900 mm above ground, giving clear, visible separation for pedestrian zones. They are built from AISI 304 grade stainless steel, so they look sharp, resist corrosion, and stand up to Australian conditions without fuss.
Reliability counts too. The AB-275-900S works from roughly minus 5 °C to about 70 °C, which covers Sydney’s weather with room to spare. Impact resistance is rated, which is a technical way of saying these units are tough and built to protect people first.
Why does this matter for Burwood? The plaza’s dining scene is buzzing, with a steady mix of service vehicles, late-night traffic, and lots of people on foot. Cones and chains are not up to the task. Fixed barriers get in the way. Automated hydraulic bollards give management precise control of vehicle access at the times and places that matter, so pedestrian areas feel calm and welcoming during peak hours.
For everyday operations, the benefits add up quickly. Retailers get a safer frontage for outdoor dining and activations. Visitors get a clear, walkable space that feels comfortable after dark. Centre management gets a practical, good-looking system that manages risk without slowing everything down. In short, you get flow without giving up safety.
Take a stroll through Burwood Plaza after dark, and you will notice how relaxed the pedestrian areas feel. That quiet confidence is the whole point. Good protection should work in the background so people can focus on food, shopping, and good company.
Australian Bollards are leading the way in public safety and keeping nightlife safe. If you want the same result on your site, talk to our team. We can advise on spacing, access control, and integration with your existing security systems, then map out a plan that keeps people first and vehicles where they belong. Australian Bollards is ready to help you create safer, better-looking places to visit.