Club Natació Sant Andreu

Sport facility type

• Indoor sports centre

Is the facility part of the sports complex?

Yes

Description

Pools: main pool, summer outdoor pool, splash pool. Fitness area. Tennis, squash, fronton and padel courts. Other facilities.

Size

• Indoor Space: 10 000 m²
• Outdoor Space: 4 000 m²

Other relevant information about the sports facility

Sustainability pillars of the innovation'

• Energy
• Water

Subcategories

• Lighting: Installation of LED lighting, presence or brightness control systems.
• Heating and cooling systems: Solutions to optimize the use of heat or cold for space conditioning or water vessels.
• Water savings: Measures for water saving or rainwater recovery. Measures to improve wastewater quality.
• Certification: External sustainability certifications.

Innovation description

Implementation of a water reuse system that collects water from the pool filter cleaning process for irrigating the clay tennis courts. A reservoir is built beneath the pool basin to collect the wastewater, which is then treated with BIO products. The treated water is stored and distributed through an irrigation system to all the courts.

Innovation Type

Technical innovation

Approximate cost of investment in innovation (in €, excluding VAT)

30000

Aid or subsidy to encourage the implementation of the innovation

Yes, Ajuntament de Barcelona

Years for the return on investment (ROI)

5

Pros of the Innovation

1) This system reduces water consumption by reusing filtered water. 2) Transforms waste into a valuable resource. 3) Ensures continuous irrigation of the clay tennis courts even during drought alert conditions.

Cons of the Innovation

1) Increased electricity consumption. 2) The initial investment is high. 3) Generates a monthly expense for the treatment of this wastewater.

Facility Indicators

Other sustainability measures you have introduced

• LED lights
• Solar panels

Other relevant information related with innovation

Interest in a specific need that can be addressed by a company offering an innovative sustainability solution.

Decarbonization