In Sumpetar, the comprehensive renovation and furnishing of the community rooms located beneath the kindergarten have been completed. Residents organised a ceremonial opening of the refurbished spaces, marking the conclusion of a project implemented by the Dugi Rat municipality (Općina Dugi Rat).
The space was purchased during the tourism boom of the 1980s, with the intention of opening a hospitality venue to compete with the local offer at the time. Due to the war, this purpose never materialised, and the space later housed a shop for a period. It assumed its current role as a community space under the auspices of the ŠNRD Sveti Petar association from Sumpetar.
The space has long been a gathering place for residents, particularly older generations, who are well acquainted with it for games of briškule and trešeta. The renovation aimed to preserve this social function while also opening the space to younger generations. As part of the works, two rooms were fitted out — one primarily intended for older residents and the other for younger locals.
In addition to the rooms, sanitary facilities were refurbished, and new water, sewage and electrical installations were installed, along with numerous construction and finishing works. The rooms received new sanitary equipment, air conditioning units and a block kitchen, while tables, chairs and a television were also procured.
The Dugi Rat municipality invested a total of 86,684.30 euros in the renovation and furnishing.
