Construction of the fire station in Lepoglava is set to begin soon, following the signing of a handover protocol on 4 November between the City of Lepoglava and the contractor, Mipcro d.o.o. from Ivanec. The land designated for construction is located in the Budim settlement, and the total value of the works is €2,112,732.44 including VAT.
The City of Lepoglava secured the majority of the required funds through a call for proposals from the Ministry of Regional Development and EU Funds. This was under the call titled 'Strengthening fire protection capacities in hilly, mountainous and assisted areas – phase 2', which is part of the 'Competitiveness and Cohesion' programme for the 2021–2027 financial period. The City received €1,788,546.13 in non-repayable support from this call.
The remaining funds for the construction of the fire station will be covered by the City of Lepoglava from its own budget. The works are planned to last 14 months, meaning the new fire station should be completed within a relatively short timeframe.
Lepoglava Mayor Željko Šoštarić emphasised that firefighters deserve a modern and adequate space for their activities. He stated that the construction of the new station will significantly contribute to strengthening the capacity and efficiency of the fire service in the city area, particularly given the specific conditions of the hilly and mountainous regions in which the service operates.
