Built for Healing 

The award-winning Gold Coast Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit (SMHRU) is a purpose-built facility designed to provide a safe, therapeutic environment for individuals requiring long-term mental health care. The unit integrates advanced safety features and durable infrastructure to support both patient wellbeing and staff efficiency. 

Galvin Engineering was proud to supply a comprehensive suite of specialised plumbing fixtures and fittings tailored to meet the stringent requirements of secure mental health environments.

Project Requirements

The facility required products that:

• Minimise ligature risks
• Withstand vandalism and heavy use
• Support infection control and hygiene
• Comply with healthcare regulations and standards

Our Solutions

To meet the complex safety and operational requirements of the Gold Coast Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit, a tailored selection of products was supplied from the GalvinCare^® and Wallgate ranges. These solutions are purpose-built for secure environments, combining ligature resistant design, vandal resistance, and water efficiency.

Key product categories included:

• Ligature resistant tapware and shower fittings to reduce self-harm risks while supporting patient independence
• Vandal-resistant sanitaryware such as solid surface basins and pans, designed for durability and tamper-proof installation
• Water control systems including pneumatic dual flush cisterns and sensor-activated assemblies, promoting hygiene and sustainability
• Secure drainage solutions compatible with vinyl flooring, ensuring long-term performance and ease of maintenance

These product ranges helped create a safer, more therapeutic environment while supporting compliance with mental health facility standards and reducing long-term maintenance costs.

Outcome

The integration of Galvin's specialised products has helped create a secure, hygienic, and efficient environment at the Gold Coast SMHRU. The facility now benefits from:

• Enhanced patient and carer safety
• Reduced maintenance costs
• Compliance with mental health facility standards
• Improved water efficiency

Watch the video below to see inside the unit and learn about Gold Coast Health's person-centred model of care: 

Key Data

Products Installed