Dubrovnik’s largest elderly care investment since 1971 nears completion

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The construction of Dubrovnik’s new Centre for the Elderly, located below Dubrovnik General Hospital, is entering its final phase, city officials have confirmed.

Dubrovnik Mayor Mato Franković visited the site with associates on Tuesday, describing the project as the city’s largest investment of its kind since 1971, when Dubrovnik’s last major care home was built.

According to the city administration, technical inspections are expected to begin next week, along with the removal of minor deficiencies considered normal for a project of this scale and complexity.

The process is expected to be completed within the next month, after which the facility will move towards obtaining its operating permit.

The opening of the centre is currently planned for October this year.

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Speaking during the site visit, Franković said the opening process would take place gradually, section by section, alongside the phased recruitment of staff.

Public procurement procedures for equipping the facility have already been completed. Kitchen installations and medical equipment are expected to be addressed by June, while furnishing of rooms is scheduled for July and August.

Detailed cleaning and the final operating permit from Dubrovnik-Neretva County are expected to follow before the planned opening.

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The city also plans to launch tenders for a hair salon and retail shop within the complex.

Construction works currently focus on finishing installations and interior works across all sections of the building, including mechanical systems, electrical installations, fire detection, sprinkler systems, water supply and drainage infrastructure.

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Extensive landscaping and external works are also underway, including stormwater and sewage systems, road surfacing, decorative concrete works and planting.

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Once completed, the centre will provide 205 accommodation places for elderly residents, alongside a day care service for 75 users. An additional “assistance at home” service is expected to support around 410 people living outside the facility.

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The total value of the investment stands at €21.98 million including VAT. Of that amount, €6.13 million has been secured through grants from the European Union’s Recovery and Resilience Mechanism.

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Construction works are being carried out by Texo Molior, while supervision and occupational safety coordination are being handled by Apsida Inženjering.