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Tennis Facilities (Votsalakia Area, Piraeus) is a seaside public sports facility located in the popular Votsalakia recreational area of Piraeus, near Mikrolimano. The venue includes outdoor tennis courts used for local sports programmes and recreational play, set within a wider sports complex that also features swimming, football, and beach activities. Its coastal location, easy accessibility, and relaxed atmosphere make it a popular spot for both residents and visitors looking to stay active by the sea
The surface area of 1296 square meters is indicative for 2 outdoor tennis courts and it is not precise.
The sustainability practice implemented at the Tennis Facilities in the Votsalakia area focused on reducing construction waste and promoting material reuse during the reconstruction of the tennis court surfaces.
During the replacement of the acrylic flooring, a selective dismantling approach was applied in order to separate materials and reuse part of the sub-base and inert materials on-site for the new surface. Materials that could not be reused were directed to cooperating waste management entities for recycling or recovery.
The practice was implemented mainly through improved work planning and cooperation with technical contractors, without the need for complex technologies. According to operational estimates, the approach contributed to a 30-40% reduction in construction waste and material reuse rates of approximately 20-25%.
Although monitoring was mainly based on empirical recording and contractor collaboration, the initiative represents a practical and easily replicable example of circular economy principles in sports infrastructure renovation projects.
Process innovation
Approximately €2,000–€6,000 (excluding VAT)
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2-4 years. Estimated lifecycle of the innovation: 8-10 years, depending on future renovation cycles and maintenance needs.
Significant reduction of construction waste during renovation works.
Reuse of existing materials, reducing the need for new raw materials.
Easily replicable approach for similar sports infrastructure renovation projects.
The environmental benefits are based mainly on operational estimates rather than fully quantified monitoring data.
Successful implementation depends on good coordination with contractors and waste management partners.
Material reuse opportunities may vary depending on the condition of the existing infrastructure.
| Indicator | Value |
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| Visits per year | approximately 30,000. |
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| Estimation Waste and Resource Savings (%) | Medium (between 30 and 70%) |
Construction waste reduction and material reuse during sports infrastructure renovation works through selective dismantling and circular economy practices.
The facility is interested in further improving sustainable renovation and maintenance practices through better material reuse, more systematic waste separation, and improved monitoring of construction and maintenance waste in future projects. There is also interest in exploring practical sustainability solutions for circular material management, contractor coordination, and environmental monitoring that could support more sustainable sports infrastructure renovation works.
Last update: May 27, 2026, 8:51 a.m.