The following 10 examples are a snapshot of projects completed by Harris Crime Prevention Services (Harris) in the areas of:
– | Designing Out Crime |
– | Security Risk Reviews and Audits |
– | Security Operations Management |
Newcastle City Council Public Domain Planning Program
Harris was commissioned by Newcastle City Council to provide Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) consultancy for a Public Domain Planning Program involving five Local Centre sites (plus Darby Street, Cooks Hill) and Neighbourhood Centre sites within Newcastle’s local government area (LGA).
Darling Harbour redevelopment – Sydney NSW
We provided security design consulting services for proposed public space and concept plans including the Sydney International Convention Exhibition and Entertainment Precinct (SICEEP) and the Haymarket Precinct incorporating mixed-use retail, commercial, recreational and residential developments as part of the revitalisation of Darling Harbour.
GPT’s Wollongong Central Development – Wollongong NSW
Harris provided security design and security management consulting services for GPT’s Wollongong Central 6 level building that features three levels of retail space over 18,000sqm. Three levels of car parking will support the new retail offer and provide over 650 new car spaces. The expansion of Wollongong Central is part of the city centre revitalisation that is currently underway.

Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, RPA
Chris O’Brien Lifehouse Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPA) – Camperdown NSW
Security design and security technology advice was provided by Harris for this $220 million world-class cancer treatment and research facility located on the Royal Prince Alfred/Sydney University campus at Camperdown, Sydney.
Town Centre Redevelopment – Eastlakes NSW
Security design consultancy was provided by Harris for this 2.5 hectare development as an integrated retail, commercial, residential and recreational complex, incorporating an adjacent community park.
Multi-level mixed-use development – Top Ryde NSW

Top Ryde City Shopping Centre
Integrated security design consultancy was provided for this 3.5 hectare development comprising, retail, entertainment and recreational space of 78,125 square metres with parking for 3000 vehicles and incorporating seven residential towers.
Public and Private Hospital Campus – ACT
A comprehensive security audit and review was undertaken by Harris of this multi healthcare campus comprising all hospital wards/units, grounds, car parks, mental health facilities and administrative offices. The consultancy focussed on maintaining best security practice against the Australian Standard AS 4485 parts 1 & 2 Security for health care facilities.
Residential and Retail Development – Parramatta NSW
Security design consultancy was provided by Harris for this 430 luxury apartment tower. In addition, input was provided on the design of the public display and protection and of an integrated archaeological site.
Regional Youth Centre – Tamworth NSW
Tamworth City Council’s purpose built Regional Youth Centre within a community park will offer clinical, educational spaces, drop in, recreation, cultural and youth cafe areas. The consultancy scope provided security design advice for the project’s master plan.
Newport Quays Stage 2 Waterfront Redevelopment – Port Adelaide South Australia
A security design analysis and peer (CPTED) review was provided by Harris for of this project. The redevelopment is a mixture of medium and high density housing, retail, commercial and a marina on 50 hectares.
Independent School – Hobart Tasmania
A security review of policies, procedures and training was undertaken by Harris to affirm best practice in school campus security. This included auditing of emergency planning, access control and CCTV coverage.