Background

The Newcastle Airshow is a major annual event drawing tens of thousands of visitors. Fighter World, an aviation museum situated at the Williamtown RAAF base, provides the ideal setting to marvel at historic aircraft and modern jets. However, organising such an event requires meticulous security measures to protect multi-million-dollar aircraft on display and keep the public safe.

Challenges
Aircraft Protection:

Secure the high-value aircraft on the runway and restrict access to the active airport to ensure visitor safety.

Crowd Management:

Manage over 20,000 attendees in a single day at both Fighter World and the airport.

High-Security Areas:

Prevent unauthorised access to high-security zones at the Williamtown RAAF base.

Solution

Hire Rite Temporary Fence, the exclusive distributor of No Thru™ fencing in the Newcastle region, was selected to provide a comprehensive security solution. They implemented the No Thru™ high-security fencing system to meet the event’s specific needs.

Aircraft Perimeter Security:

No Thru™ fencing was used to section off the aircraft on the runways and create a secure perimeter around active airport zones, preventing accidental intrusions into restricted areas.

Crowd Control:

The No Thru™ system was installed around the event area at Fighter World and the airport to ensure safe and efficient crowd movement. The patented interlocking design made it impossible to tamper with, ensuring that the fence could not be breached or pulled apart.

Williamtown RAAF Base High-Security Boundaries:

No Thru™ high-security fencing was strategically placed around high-security areas at the Williamtown RAAF base, preventing unauthorised access while ensuring that only authorised personnel could enter.