What new features are we going to see at B’ part of Voula Beach?
The public consultation for the Environmental Impact Study of the B’ Voula Beach project is ongoing until June 10, 2024. Its purpose is to obtain environmental approval for the major investment. The study outlines the details and components of the project.
- 15/04/2024
The project for the development of the B’ Beach Voula area includes, among other things, the creation of a new municipal swimming pool with a 25-meter pool, which will meet the needs of children’s and teenage swimming teams as well as training facilities for local sports teams. Currently, the Municipality of Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni does not have a municipal swimming pool, and sports teams in the wider area use the Olympic swimming pool of the Hellenic Naval Academy in Vari for their training.
Additionally, there is expected to be a 30% increase in green spaces, the creation of high-quality sports facilities, entertainment experiences, wellness facilities, and dining options. Emphasis is placed on environmental protection and increasing green spaces, with provisions for electric vehicle charging stations.
Furthermore, as stated in the Environmental Impact Study, the existing projects include the construction of three artificial islands made of concrete, and the following projects are planned:
• Cleaning of the coast and seabed rehabilitation.
• Repair/restoration of existing islands.
• Construction of floating breakwaters.
• Construction of two promenades made of natural rocks at the outlet of the pipeline at the southeast end of the coast, with a total length of about 100m. The first 40m are designed as low crown breakwaters, followed by the remaining 60m as submerged breakwaters.
• Construction of armoring with natural rocks along the coastline opposite the promenades, approximately 70m in length.
It is also noted that: “The existing islands in their current state present many damages, with the most significant being the presence of extensive excavations along their entire length (longitudinal axis) at their base and the presence of openings. The goal of the proposed interventions is to ensure safe and unobstructed public access to the sea. The ultimate goal of the project is the redevelopment and enhancement of this coastal front (B’ Voula Coast)”.
It is worth noting that this area remained unused for years and showed a strong image of neglect. After the redevelopment, the beach will come back to life after 30 years.