Durban Point Waterfront

Located at the entrance to the busiest port in Africa, the Durban Point Waterfront is one of South Africa’s most significant and exciting property development and investment projects. Destined to become one of Durban’s most prestigious addresses and key tourist attractions, the Durban Point Waterfront is rapidly transforming the previously run down precinct into a multi billion Rand property showcase.

Ushaka Marine World

Ushaka Marine World is Africa’s largest marine theme park, covering 15 hectares of prime beachfront. Ushaka Marine World incorporates fresh and seawater, the recreation of an old 1920 cargo shipwreck, coupled with indigenous African imagery, lush vegetation and maritime images of the Port of Durban. Ushaka is a complete marine world that offers entertainment for the young and old alike.

Pre-existing situation & UTCFS’s role

At the time that Ushaka Marine World was built, it wanted an efficient and flexible high-level security system consisting of access control and video surveillance. The access control system needed to restrict areas in the theme park to authorised personnel only. In addition to access control, the management team wanted to be able to monitor events in the park using a video surveillance system.

UTCFS’s solution

UTCFS took a pro-active approach in this project by fully assisting the management team of Ushaka with the design of the system. As requested, the access control system, securing over 50 doors, ensures that restricted areas remain easily accessible for authorised staff only. In addition, a video surveillance system is provided using over a 100 UTCFS cameras, all connected to UTCFS’s digital recorders. With these systems in place, it is possible to monitor and automatically document events in the theme park. Using UTCFS’s Picture Perfect software, an integrated platform for access control and video surveillance was created, enabling the efficient management of both applications. With these innovative technologies installed, Ushaka Marine World can confidently ensure the safety of its visitors in their world-class facility.