# Terme Wellovar geothermal spa construction > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/terme-wellovar-geothermal-spa-construction > Updated: 2026-09-02T16:15:01.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 4. The construction of the Terme Wellovar geothermal spa complex in Bjelovar, Croatia, is entering its final stages. Valued at approximately €41.5 to €42 million, the project is considered the largest investment in the city’s history. Mayor Dario Hrebak has described the development as a “project of a generation.” The facility, located in Veliki Korenov, will feature ten indoor and outdoor pools heated by geothermal water sourced from a depth of 500 meters. The complex is designed to be largely energy-independent by utilizing solar collectors and geothermal water for heating, thereby avoiding the need for gas installations. Funding includes €17 million from Croatia’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan and European funds, with the remaining costs covered by municipal loans. As of August 2026, the project reached a milestone with the filling of its Olympic-sized swimming pool. By September 2026, Mayor Hrebak announced that the thermal well would be named ‘Ivičino vrelo’ to honor the late Ivica Markovinović, a former municipal official. Hrebak noted that the project’s origins trace back to a 2017 discussion with Markovinović, who suggested constructing a thermal spa rather than a standard heated pool to better manage costs. Following successful drilling that confirmed water quality, the project has moved toward its final opening. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-02: Bjelovar prepares to open Wellovar thermal spa Bjelovar Mayor Dario Hrebak announced that the Wellovar thermal spa project will honor the late Ivica Markovinović, the official who first discovered the thermal water source in Veliko Korenovo. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bjelovar-prepares-to-open-wellovar-thermal-spa ### 2026-08-21: Wellovar Olympic pool filling begins near Bjelovar The Wellovar geothermal sport and recreation park near Bjelovar has begun filling its Olympic-sized pool, preparing the site to host the 2027 European Junior Swimming Championships. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wellovar-olympic-pool-filling-begins-near-bjelovar ### 2026-08-16: Terme Wellovar geothermal spa nears completion in Bjelovar Bjelovar is nearing the completion of Terme Wellovar, a 42 million euro geothermal spa complex featuring ten pools, intended to boost regional tourism and sports. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/terme-wellovar-geothermal-spa-nears-completion-in-bjelovar ### 2026-07-24: Bjelovar’s €41.5 million Wellovar Thermal Spa Nears Opening Bjelovar’s €41.5 million Wellovar thermal spa, with ten pools and an Olympic‑size pool, is set to open on 29 September. The energy‑independent complex will create 45 jobs and is funded partly by a €17 million € 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bjelovars-415-million-wellovar-thermal-spa-nears-opening --- Cite as: Terme Wellovar geothermal spa construction. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/terme-wellovar-geothermal-spa-construction