Enhanced connectivity for safety and efficiency
Halifax Harbour Bridges has found a new way to stay better connected – not only among its employees but with emergency service providers across the province.
The new trunked mobile radio system, known as TMR2, replaced an aging system that was no longer effective. According to HHB Operations Manager Daryl Lowe, the old equipment was difficult to use. “We were having more dead spots. We were having equipment failure where they wouldn’t transmit or receive and we had some of our infrastructure, like our antennas that are mounted around the property, starting to fail.”
TMR2 is a radio communications network for public safety owned by the Province of Nova Scotia. The system is used by emergency services providers, such as RCMP, police, fire, EHS, EMO; federal, provincial and municipal governments, as well as other organizations.
HHB was offered a place on the system due to its role as critical infrastructure and its emergency responsibilities. Each user organization has its own channel but can use a common channel for inter-organizational communication. That capability is crucial during emergencies to ensure effective and timely coordination among service providers.
While HHB doesn’t shoulder the costs of maintaining the system’s infrastructure, it pays for hardware.
The project was developed and managed by the IT and Tolling department, underscoring HHB’s commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and safety through advanced technology.
