In an age where home security has become the norm, the chance to live in an environment that does not look like Fort Knox, but is completely secure at the same time is becoming more of a need than a luxury for most people.
Arabella Country Estate, situated just outside of Kleinmond in the Western Cape has found the balance between safety and quality of life. The estate recently upgraded its security system to a world-class biometric and scanning system as part of its mission to keep the estate as tranquil and safe as can be.
“Security is one of the four pillars of our estate’s vision and we strive to maintain the highest standard possible keeping the latest proven technology in mind,” says estate manager, Dirk Uys. “It is very important for us to stay ahead.”
The system, which runs the biometric fingerprint readers, is pre-loaded with resident and estate staff fingerprints to facilitate easier and quicker entry and departure, allowing less chance for human interference and manipulation. For visitors to the estate, golf and the Arabella Hotel and Spa, security officers at the entrance will now be able to scan the visitors’ driver’s and vehicle licences, while electronically capturing the number of passengers, all on hand-held scanners.
“The new system cost approximately R200 000 to install as an enhancement to the existing system,” explains Uys. “The addition of scanning and biometric control makes our already effective structure even more efficient. And to top it off it will continue to run even during load shedding.”
The estate already boasts very strict perimeter security, which is covered by an electrified metal palisade fence, permanently monitored by security cameras and an infrared beam alarm system.
For more info on the estate please visit www.arabellacountryestate.co.za
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