SITE VISIT OBJECTIVES

Present practical experiences system studies on sustainable development of the territory; remediation of polluted industrial areas, environmental monitoring systems and services linked to water management.

INSTITUTION/COMPANY PROFILE
Thetis is a Technological Centre operating as a systems integrator in the development of projects, services and innovative technological applications in two business areas: Environmental and Civil engineering, and Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS). Thetis has share capital of over 6 million Euro and its shareholders include major companies and businesses of international scope, as well as three local agencies. Thetis is an example of how a technological centre can promote the protection and urban sustainable development. Thetis’ 4500 sq.m headquarters lie in the historic Arsenal of Venice, Italy, while ITS facilities are in the Venice Technological Park. Company share capital is over 11 Million Euro and personnel amounts to 120 people in 2005, most of which holding University degree.