Subic Bay Gateway Park sets up high-tech security system

Intelligent video-surveillance software otherwise known as Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) systems are important modern equipment in the fight against crime.
Subic Bay Gateway Park (SBGP) has recently upgraded its security system through the installation of CCTV cameras positioned at strategic locations inside the sprawling industrial park to make it a truly safe and secure haven for investments.
Likewise, the Gateway Park has completed the security upgrading with the installation of high-tech electronic barrier gates to control the entry and exit of vehicles.
Two barriers at Gate 1 will be manually operated by the security officers to provide access to visitors’ vehicles, while heavy equipment, trucks and the like will also be limited to using the main entrance of the park.
“Security and protection of investors is our primordial concern,” says SBDMC president Jeff Lin. “This is part of our vision to make Subic Bay Gateway Park a premier business destination in Asia-Pacific.”
The advanced and technology-based surveillance system complements the existing security force in charge of SBGP.
The integrated system is equipped with high-end cameras with sirens and strobes that perform centralized monitoring and surveillance in round-the-clock mode regardless of the weather condition.
A Centralized Control Center at the SBDMC Administration building which is being manned by trained security officers allows the monitoring of the cameras 24/7 and instant communication with roving security forces. This will ensure quick response time in case of emergency.
There is also a perimeter protection system including flood lights, sirens and intrusion-detection system for added deterrent against intruders.
Vehicles are now required to have UHF (ultra-high frequency) stickers on the windshield. This will allow easier monitoring of vehicles entering and exiting SBGP.
The adoption of the surveillance system and electronic gate barriers is in line with SBDMC’S goal to continually enhance its services to locators.
Senior Manager Arch. Roland Addun said that surveillance and monitoring using CCTV is particularly common in Taiwan.
“Many cities around the world have extensive traffic-monitoring systems, using closed-circuit television to detect congestion and notice accidents. Many of these cameras, however, are owned by private companies,” Addun said as he assured that privacy would be treated with utmost respect.
He added the CCTV would also serve as a deterrent to any crime although Subic Freeport continues to live up to its reputation as one of the safest places in the country, particularly for investors.
SBDMC Inc. was established in 1994 to develop, manage and market the Subic Bay Gateway Park as well as to provide business-related assistance to locators and potential investors.
It is a joint venture among the local government authority, the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) and the United Development Corporation (UDC) of Taiwan. UDC, in turn, is a partnership between China Development Industrial Bank and Century Development Corporation, combining the formidable resources of two giants.
China Development Industrial Bank is Taiwan’s first privately chartered development financial institution. After four decades of existence, it is now considered as one of the most prominent and most respected institutions in its field.
Century Development Corporation is also highly regarded in commercial and industrial estate development. Among others, one of its most notable projects is the Nankang Software Park in Taiwan.
The Subic Bay Gateway park is a world-class industrial park offering approximately 300 hectares of prime industrial land. SBGP’s development is divided into three phases. The development of the second phase is underway. The development and administration of the Park are being undertaken by SBDMC Inc.
The success of our Industrial Park can be attested by the presence f many well-known, highly regarded businesses as its tenants.
By leasing industrial land at SBGP, investors will be joining an elite group of companies which has, on its roster, some of the biggest names in Taiwan such as Wistron, GVC, Taian, Taiwan Hitachi, Teco, Tong Lung—all first-rate companies listed in the Taiwan Stock Exchange.
But with or without CCTVs, setting up a business at the Subic Bay Gateway Park with leading companies situated in one of the most preferred investment areas in Asia would be more than enough assurance for investors.