Previous Projects - Connley Walker Security Consulting Services: City of Canada Bay

The feasibility study involved an in-depth review of the City of Canada Bay’s current access control arrangements and associated operational requirements. Connley Walker Pty Ltd conducted site inspections across a range of council assets to evaluate existing infrastructure, user access patterns, and physical site conditions that would influence system integration and hardware deployment.

As part of the engagement, Connley Walker Pty Ltd conducted stakeholder consultations with key council representatives, facilities managers, and ICT personnel to understand current pain points, administrative workflows, system management practices, and future scalability needs.

The study focused on identifying EACS platforms that could support secure, flexible, and auditable access control for both staff and contractors. Key considerations included:

• Compatibility with existing building infrastructure

• Ease of system administration and credential management

• Integration with council IT systems and third-party services

• Vendor support and system lifecycle

• Compliance with relevant Australian standards and policy frameworks

• Long-term cost-effectiveness and scalability

Connley Walker Pty Ltd provided a comparative analysis of shortlisted EACS solutions, considering capital investment, ongoing maintenance costs, system capabilities, and operational impact. Each option was evaluated against Council’s requirements for centralised control, site-level flexibility, and user accountability.

The final report delivered to the City of Canada Bay outlined the full feasibility assessment, findings, and a set of practical, cost-effective recommendations for implementing an electronic access control solution that would support consistent security management across council facilities.