Padel courts closed in Torrevieja due to broken glass

The Department of Sports is investigating the causes of the fracture of three glass panels in the last week.

Generic image of broken glass.
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Generic image of broken glass.

The Department of Sports of the Torrevieja City Council has ordered the closure of seven padel courts at the Sports City following the consecutive breakage of three glass panels, in order to determine the causes.

The decision to close the facilities, which were comprehensively renovated with an investment of over one million euros and opened in October 2025, was made after reports presented by the technician responsible for the work and the municipal project supervisor. The closure is expected to last approximately two weeks.
According to municipal sources, the measure was adopted based on technical recommendations and to ensure user safety, avoiding risks to their physical integrity in case of further breakage. The City Council has requested the contracting company, Pavasal, to conduct an urgent expert assessment to determine the reasons for the fractures and implement the necessary corrective measures.
The council has regretted the inconvenience caused to users and recalled that the broken panels were 12-millimeter thick tempered glass, costing 46,000 euros for the seven panoramic courts.
Specialized companies indicate that the breakage of these safety glasses can be due to various factors, such as direct impacts, installation defects, excessive pressure on anchors, structural movements, or vibrations. High temperatures alone do not explain the breakages without prior expert assessment, although they could be a factor if they have generated significant thermal differences.