Case Study
Harbour Court Gated Alleyway
Automated Swing Gates
for Harbour Court Dublin
Gate Installations at Harbour Court, Dublin by Electro Automation Project Overview Electro Automation was appointed as the project manager for the installation of security gates at Harbour Court in Dublin, a busy pedestrian area prone to anti-social behaviour and safety issues.
Three automated swing gates installed in a live urban environment adjacent to the Luas, with full public safety coordination throughout.
A central Dublin laneway adjacent to the Luas required secure gating with minimal disruption.
Gate Installations at Harbour Court, Dublin by Electro Automation Project Overview Electro Automation was appointed as the project manager f
Project Snapshot
Client
Harbour Court
Location
Dublin, Ireland
Sector
Transport
Region
ROI, NI, UK
The Project
Electro Automation was appointed as project manager for the installation of automated swing gates across three access routes at Harbour Court in central Dublin. The laneway's proximity to the Luas light rail line and its high level of pedestrian footfall introduced significant planning and public safety requirements that had to be addressed before any physical work could commence.
A structured trial phase was conducted in late April and early May 2024 to investigate potential underground obstructions below the laneway surface. Trial holes were excavated at key post locations to identify services such as pipes or pub cellars that could interfere with gate foundations. This informed the final post placement design before the main installation works began.
The Solution
Trial Phase: Determining Post Locations. The trial phase of the project, which took place between April 29 and May 1, 2024, focused on investigating potential obstructions below the laneway surface. The primary goal was to dig trial holes at key points along Harbour Court’s three access routes to ensure proper placement of gate posts. Redwicks Construction led this phase, identifying underground services like pipes or pub cellars that could interfere with the gate foundations.
Main Works: Installation of Swing Gates. The main phase involved the installation of three automated swing gates at the entrances to Harbour Court:Marlborough Street: A double swing gate paired with a pedestrian gate.
Eden Quay: A single swing gate.
Abbey Street: Another single swing gate.
Each gate was equipped with security automation systems, including keypad entry, GSM controllers, and exit loops for vehicles. Irish Fencing supplied and installed the gates, while Sensor Electrical handled the cabling and electrical work. Power was supplied from nearby buildings to support the gate automation.
Liaison and Coordination Electro Automation managed communication between 21 affected businesses, Dublin Town, and the contractors. This ensured minimal disruption to the local community and maintained clear lines of responsibility. Our role also included handling traffic management through Redwicks during the installation.
Civil and Electrical Works Civil works involved constructing concrete bases for the posts at each of the three entrances, ensuring the stability of the gates. The electrical installation, managed by Sensor Electrical, included the laying of mains cables and wiring the automated systems.
The Result
The discovery of underground services during the trial phase required adjustments to post positioning, which were incorporated into the final installation design without programme delay. Three automated swing gates were installed across Harbour Court's access routes, providing controlled entry and exit to the laneway while maintaining the flow of pedestrian movement in the surrounding area. The entire project was carefully coordinated to avoid any conflict with Luas operations or public safety.
Electro Automation's project management approach ensured the installation was completed on time with minimal disruption to residents, local businesses, and the public. The completed gates provide Harbour Court with reliable automated security across all three access points, operated and maintained as a single integrated system. The project demonstrates the ability to deliver gate automation in constrained urban environments where infrastructure, public safety, and programme all require careful simultaneous management.
Secure automated gate access delivered with minimal disruption to a busy urban environment.
Harbour Court now has secure, automated access across three laneway entry points, delivered with full coordination around Luas operations and public safety in a live urban environment.
