Sports Centre, Tortona, Italy

Safe and smooth access to the Sports Centre

About

Technology and safety for smart flows at the new Cittadella dello Sport in Tortona

The new Cittadella dello Sport in Tortona is one of the most ambitious urban regeneration projects in Italy. Built on an area of 70,000 m², it has transformed a former industrial area into a multifunctional hub dedicated to sport, culture and entertainment. The complex, designed by Barreca & La Varra and built by Codelfa Spa, houses an innovative sports centre that is home to Bertram Derthona Basket and the BCC women's A/1 team, the Nova Arena, a 5,000-seat facility (Gold 1 category), as well as a gym, multi-purpose courts, green areas and event spaces. The facility is designed to host international competitions, concerts and events, with a focus on sustainability and inclusivity.

Challenges

How can secure access and rapid flow be guaranteed in a sports and concert venue?

  • Installation of full-height Kentaur turnstiles for security and access control

  • Integration with the Vivaticket digital ticketing system for fast, contactless access

  • Use of Alvarado Tap-and-Go terminals to reduce waiting times and queues

  • Creation of dedicated routes and accessible gates for people with reduced mobility

  • Implementation of direct APIs between turnstiles and ticketing providers for real-time synchronisation

  • Remote monitoring via secure two-factor VPN for immediate maintenance and assistance

Details

Smart access management at the new sports centre in Tortona

The Cittadella dello Sport in Tortona is an urban regeneration project that has transformed a former industrial area into a large multifunctional centre. The main challenge was to ensure safe and rapid access for thousands of people, integrating inclusive routes and reducing waiting times, without compromising sustainability and design.

The dormakaba solution

To meet these needs, dormakaba provided an integrated access control system based on:

  • 16 full-height Kentaur turnstiles, robust and modular, with customisable configurations for disabled access and barrier-free routes.

  • Alvarado Ultra Q terminals, equipped with Tap-and-GO technology, barcode and QR code readers, and customisable LCD displays.

  • Native integration with the ticketing system via direct

  • API for real-time synchronisation.

This solution guarantees:

  • High security and prevention of queuing

  • Smooth user experience with digital access and intuitive signage

  • Reduced waiting times and smart flow management

  • Remote monitoring via secure VPN for maintenance and assistance on the system.

Result:

Thanks to dormakaba technology, the Cittadella dello Sport is now a state-of-the-art facility, capable of hosting sporting and cultural events with high standards of security, inclusivity and comfort, in perfect harmony with the contemporary architecture and sustainable vision of the project.

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