The contract for the provision of funds for the establishment of a multi-purpose centre in the municipality of Ližnjan was signed on Monday, 14 July, in the Municipal House in Pula. The total value of the project is €1,781,868, of which €1,325,320 in grants was approved through the Integrated Territorial Programme 2021–2027.
The project involves the reconstruction and conversion of an existing abandoned building into a modern centre that will bring together health, cultural, educational and social services. Residents will thus be provided with a general practice, a dental practice, a veterinary clinic, as well as a library and reading room with multimedia content, in addition to space for the work of associations.
The implementation will take place from 2 June 2026 to 2 June 2028. In addition to the renovation of the building, the surrounding area will be landscaped with native plants and a car park with 12 spaces will be built, two of which are designated for people with disabilities. After the building permit is issued, the building will be equipped with a photovoltaic system.
The signing was attended by the Deputy Mayor of Pula, Siniša Gordić, the Mayor of the Municipality of Ližnjan, Marko Ravnić, and the Head of the ITU Mechanism Implementation Service, Morena Mičetić. Gordić described the project as an example of good practice "on how European funds can directly improve the quality of life of citizens".
Ravnić emphasised that this was an "investment in people and the quality of life of all our residents". More than 900 pensioners will have space for socialising and recreation, and nearly 800 children and young people will for the first time have access to a modern municipal library and reading room. The entire building will be adapted for people with disabilities and reduced mobility.
