Croatia allocates 274 million euros for water infrastructure projects

The Croatian government has awarded 23 contracts for the modernization of water supply and wastewater systems, totaling more than 274 million euros. During a ceremony in Zagreb, Prime Minister Andrej Plenković and Minister of Environmental Protection Marija Vučković presented the agreements, which include 158 million euros in non-refundable funds.

Key projects include a 213.9 million euro water and sewage system for the island of Vir, funded largely by the European Union, and a 3.2 million euro project for the Zaton settlement in Šibenik. Additionally, a 3.2 million euro contract was awarded to Komunalac d.o.o. for the construction of the Popovići water supply network.

Prime Minister Plenković noted that over 6 billion euros have been invested in water management over the last decade. Minister Vučković highlighted that these investments have enabled new water connections for 130,000 citizens and improved systems for an additional 500,000 people.