Automatic Gates Hawkesbury: Windsor, Richmond and Pitt Town
The Hawkesbury covers historic river towns, acreage, turf farms and horse properties. It also includes some of the most flood-prone land in New South Wales, which affects how a gate should be set up.
Hawkesbury properties
Windsor, Richmond and Pitt Town all sit within Hawkesbury City Council. Around them are rural-residential lots, hobby farms and working farms. Common gate jobs include:
- main entrance gates on acreage properties, usually double swing gates
- farm and paddock gate automation for horse and cattle properties
- solar setups where the entrance is far from the house
- sliding gates on town blocks in Windsor and Richmond
Floods and gate equipment
The Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley floods regularly. The NSW Government describes the valley as having one of the highest unmitigated flood risk exposures in Australia, and towns such as Windsor, Richmond and Pitt Town sit on the floodplain. If your property is on low ground:
- mount control boxes and batteries as high as practical on the post
- avoid underground swing gate motors on low, wet ground
- use sealed connectors and keep cable joints out of low points
- have the gate checked after floodwaters recede, before running it
Check your property's flood risk with council and NSW SES flood information before planning major works.
Heritage towns
Windsor, Richmond and Pitt Town have a long history, and parts of these towns include heritage items. NSW exempt development rules generally do not apply to State Heritage Register items, and local heritage controls may affect front fences and gates. Ask council before you design a new gate on a heritage-listed or historic property.
Power on rural lots
On farms and acreage, mains power is often a long way from the gate. Solar gate automation avoids a long trench. Pair it with a 4G GSM intercom if you need to let visitors in remotely, after checking reception at the gate.
Getting a quote
Request a quote and we will pass your enquiry to an independent installer who works across the Hawkesbury.
Common Questions
Is an automatic gate a good idea on flood-prone land?
It can be, with the electronics mounted high and sealed wiring. Avoid underground motors in low areas, and have the gate checked after any flood before you use it.
Which council covers Windsor, Richmond and Pitt Town?
Hawkesbury City Council. It handles planning questions for these towns and the surrounding rural areas.
Can a farm gate in the Hawkesbury be automated?
Usually, if the gate and posts are sound. Solar power and a remote, keypad or GSM trigger are common on rural properties.
Other Areas We Serve
We also service these areas and offer these specialised services:
Planning a new gate or automating an old one?
Tell us about your property and we will pass your details to an independent local installer who works across the Hills and Hawkesbury.