7.5 ton @ 80kph
- High-strength steel frame
- 1,244 litre planting capacity
- 7.5 ton @ 80kph
- Crash Tested to PAS 68 standards
Fitted with Marshalls’ innovative RhinoGuard technology, the RhinoGuard Giove Protective Planter offers a PAS-tested security solution that is both robust and aesthetically appealing. The planter allows for the introduction of plants to an urban environment and protects from the risk of hostile vehicular attacks. It features a large 1,244-litre capacity designed to accommodate a tree’s root ball.
RhinoGuard® Giove Protective Planter
Manufactured from a mixture of concrete and fine Italian marble aggregates, the Giove is finely polished to give a smooth finish. This is then treated with a protective varnish to enhance durability and further polished to provide a glossy surface.
Product Specs
- Manufactured from concrete and fine Italian marble aggregate
- Features the RhinoGuard high-strength steel frame
- PAS-tested to withstand impact during a hostile vehicle attack
- Can withstand a 7.5 ton vehicle travelling 50mph
- Provides 1,244 litre planting capacity
Case Studies
Parliament House
GK Solutions successfully retrofitted a blast mitigation system for the windows of the Australian Parliament House in Canberra, addressing three main challenges: meeting stringent blast resistance ratings, integrating seamlessly with the existing architectural framework, and preserving the building’s heritage aesthetic.
Department of Defence
GK Solutions supplied and installed blast and forced entry-resistant doors for the Australian Department of Defence’s Explosives Ordnance (EO) storage buildings. The project included a 3-metre by 3-metre automated sliding door, a pedestrian access door and an emergency egress door. Challenges included meeting the stringent safety standards for EO storage.
Government Site, Melbourne
The secure government site in Melbourne faced a significant challenge with its gates located at the bottom of a hill, directly in the path of water, sand and gravel runoff from an unsealed parking area at the top. During heavy rains, the runoff would create conditions unsuitable for traditional in-ground bollards.
Protection of Heritage Windows
In Sydney and Melbourne, heritage-listed buildings with decorative windows required enhanced protection against blasts and forced entry. The challenge was to ensure the security measures did not detract from the buildings’ historical and aesthetic value. In collaboration with security consultants, we developed a solution that balanced security and preservation.
Transport NSW
Transport New South Wales needed a temporary hostile vehicle mitigation (HVM) solution for securing major roads, such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge, during events like New Year’s Eve fireworks. Similarly, the Melbourne government required a rapid-deployment solution for protecting high-attendance public spaces.
