Physical Secure Zone 3 – Warehouse

Delivering a certified secure warehouse facility for logistics and storage operations

Omni designed, delivered, and accredited a Physical Secure Zone 3 (PSZ3) warehouse facility alongside a supporting secure office environment. The project created a logistics hub capable of securely storing and managing sensitive materials within a compliant and monitored environment.

Key Outcomes

• Delivered a fully certified and accredited Zone 3 secure facility
• Enabled secure logistics and storage capability
• Maintained delivery progress despite infrastructure dependencies
• Integrated physical and electronic security systems
• Strengthened operational capability through secure infrastructure

Overview

The project involved transforming a brownfield site into a secure logistics facility, including both warehouse and office environments designed to support secure operations and monitoring

The Challenge

The client required a secure warehouse facility capable of supporting logistics operations while meeting strict physical security requirements.

Key challenges included:

• Delivering a secure warehouse within an existing (brownfield) site
• Coordinating design, construction, and accreditation across multiple stakeholders
• Managing delays in critical infrastructure, including fibre connectivity
• Maintaining project momentum despite dependencies on external systems
• Ensuring compliance with government security standards throughout delivery

A key risk involved delays in establishing a fibre backbone required for off-site monitoring, which could have impacted timelines and accreditation readiness.

The Solution

Omni delivered a structured, end-to-end approach covering feasibility, design, construction, and accreditation.

Feasibility and Planning

• Conducted a feasibility assessment of the existing site
• Validated the client’s concept and technical requirements
• Established a delivery plan aligned with security and operational needs

This early-stage planning ensured the project was viable and aligned with regulatory requirements.

Secure Facility Design and Delivery

• Designed a combined Zone 2 office and Zone 3 warehouse environment
• Utilised the existing warehouse structure to form the secure perimeter
• Delivered upgrades to meet physical and regulatory security standards

The design approach maximised the use of existing infrastructure while ensuring compliance with security frameworks.

Security Systems Integration

• Installed an intruder detection alarm system
• Implemented electronic access control across entry points
• Deployed CCTV and passive infrared sensors for monitoring
• Reinforced external perimeter gates with controlled access

All entry and exit points were upgraded with compliant locks and hardware to meet required standards and strengthen overall security.

Risk Mitigation and Delivery Continuity

• Addressed fibre infrastructure delays through localised system testing
• Conducted commissioning activities independently of external dependencies
• Maintained progress toward accreditation milestones despite constraints

This proactive approach prevented delays and preserved delivery timelines.

Stakeholder Coordination and Accreditation

• Worked closely with certifying and accrediting authorities
• Ensured continuous compliance throughout the project lifecycle
• Delivered full documentation and evidence required for certification

Results and Impact

Omni successfully delivered a secure logistics facility with clear operational outcomes:

• Full accreditation of the Zone 3 warehouse facility in 2025
• Delivery of a secure, monitored environment for logistics operations
• Maintained project timelines despite infrastructure challenges
• Improved security posture across storage and access points
• Enabled ongoing secure operations through integrated monitoring capability

The completed facility supports secure storage and logistics operations aligned with government standards and operational requirements.