In the framework of the Pan-Hellenic Environmental Campaign Let's do it!, the University of Piraeus with its voluntary group "Kerykes" and the Municipality of Nikaia - Ag. I. Rentis organized the reconstruction of the Park of Pontiac Hellenism May 19, 1919, which is located at the entrance of the Katrakeio Theatre, adjacent to the Themistokleian University Complex.
With 150 plants of rosebushes, tulbachias, lantanas and cannas, that absorb pollutants and oleanders, donated by the Agricultural University of Athens, the small park blossomed again. The Municipal Department of Parks added horticultural land, improved the composition of the soil, installed an irrigation network and shaped the area with a rock garden and the construction of a white pebble walkway.
The artist Christos Roumeliotis, who has also decorated with graffiti art the city's schools, turned the PPC substation into a work of art with the portrait of Manos Katrakis. With the help of Nikaian Scouts and the volunteers of our University, the area was cleaned and the perimeter walls painted and decorated with colourful music notes and masks.
There was music throughout the action and the Municipality distributed water, juices and fruit.
The contribution of the Departments of Technical Services, Cleaning & Recycling, Education, Citizen Services and Daily Improvement as well as the Employees' Association of the Municipality and the Voluntary Crisis Rescue Team was significant.
The Rector of UniPi, Professor Michael Sfakianakis, stated that the University has always been governed by environmental sensitivity and it is part of the educational process to develop the student’s environmental consciousness and social contribution, in order to face the challenges of tomorrow. The University of Piraeus, as an active part of the local community, supports every action that aims to upgrade, utilize and promote a sustainable future for all.
The Mayor of Nikaia - Ag. I. Renti, Konstantinos Maragakis, who actively participated in the activities, observed that through the Memorandum of Cooperation, which exists with the University, the Municipality will proceed with other joint actions, investing in sustainable development, business development and social solidarity. With the Rector of the University Professor Michael Sfakianakis, with the experience and know-how he possesses, our city will become a pole of attraction creating new development opportunities for the citizens.
He also thanked the municipality's Departments of Parks & Environment, Cleaning & Recycling, Technical Services, Education, Citizen Service and Daily Improvement, the Workers' Association, the Agricultural University of Athens and Voluntary Crisis Rescue Team for their substantial contribution to the success of the event.
Finally, he addressed a big "thank you" to the artist Christos Roumeliotis, who graffitied the portrait of Manos Katrakis, turning the PPC substation into a work of art.
