Project Overview: Integrated Access Control & Surveillance Upgrade for Golf Course Community

Client Background

A high-end golf course residential community was operating with disjointed, legacy access control and camera systems. These systems frequently failed, offering little reliability for resident entry, guest access, or effective surveillance—leading to growing frustrations among residents and property managers.

Challenges

• Disconnected Legacy Systems: Separate access control and camera systems with no network connectivity or centralized management.

• Access Control Failures: Entry gates frequently went offline, and resident fobs often failed to register, creating bottlenecks at vehicle entry points.

• Security Oversight Issues: No surveillance or monitoring in the trash area, leading to persistent illegal dumping without a way to identify offenders.

• Limited Visibility Across the Property: The expansive layout lacked a connected camera system for proactive monitoring and situational awareness.

CTS Solution

Community Technology Services (CTS) delivered a comprehensive overhaul by deploying an integrated Avigilon Alta solution—pairing advanced access control with a powerful, analytics-driven camera platform.

• Unified System Deployment:

  • Replaced all legacy systems with Avigilon Alta Access access control and Avigilon Alta Aware camera systems.

  • Built out the required network infrastructure to connect all surveillance and access points across the large property footprint.

• Advanced Surveillance Coverage:

  • Deployed panoramic and high-definition cameras throughout the property for maximum visibility.

  • Installed license plate recognition (LPR) cameras at all entry points to track vehicle access and identify suspicious activity.

  • Focused analytics on high-risk areas including the trash zones, enabling quick identification of illegal dumpers.

• Smart Access Control:

  • Introduced mobile credentials for residents, eliminating the reliability issues of fobs.

  • Enabled digital guest pass functionality, simplifying visitor access with secure, time-limited entry privileges.

Results & Impact

• Seamless Entry Experience: Residents now enjoy reliable entry via mobile credentials, and guest access has been simplified with digital pass sharing.

• Operational Efficiency: Staff can monitor, track, and resolve access or security incidents in real-time using a single, integrated platform.

• Increased Accountability: Illegal activity like trash dumping can now be tracked with video and license plate evidence, reducing future violations.

• Future-Ready Infrastructure: The property now benefits from scalable, cloud-based access and surveillance systems that are easy to manage and maintain.