In an effort to improve maritime infrastructure, the Ličko-senjska županija has allocated 200.000 euros for projects in Novalja and Senj. These funds are intended to improve the quality of maritime asset and safety on the coast.

Details of the allocated funds

Based on the public call from March 2024, the funds have been allocated as follows:

• Grad Novalja: 50.000 euros for the third phase of constructing the promenade around Punte Vrtića.


• Lučka uprava Novalja: 50.000 euros for relocating the pontoon from the port Jug to the port Sjever.


• Grad Senj: 50.000 euros for the completion of the third phase of extraordinary maintenance of part of the port.


• Lučka uprava Senj: 50.000 euros for necessary construction works at the port.

Statements of key participants

Župan Ernest Petry emphasized the importance of these investments: "The županija continuously secures funds for the improvement and protection of the maritime asset in the area of Ličko-senjska županija. With today's signing, we allocate a total of 200 thousand euros, while an additional 45 thousand euros will be directed to the area of the municipality of Karlobag. In this way, in 2025, we will secure a total of 245 thousand euros for maritime infrastructure."

The Mayor of Novalja, Ivan Dabo, expressed gratitude to the županija for the financial support and emphasized that such investments are crucial for the development of maritime infrastructure. The Mayor of Senj, Jurica Tomljanović, also thanked the županija and noted that these investments significantly raise the tourist standard and overall quality of life in the city.

Future plans

Župan Petry also reflected on previous projects and noted that in the past period, numerous ports and maritime facilities have been arranged, including a new ramp at the port of Stinica, the port Senj, the port Žigljen, the port Novalja, a fishing port in Novalja, the port Karlobag, and the port Barić Draga. He added that new projects are also in preparation which will further improve the županija's maritime network.

These investments represent a continuation of the Ličko-senjska županija's efforts to improve maritime infrastructure, which will contribute to the development of tourism and the economy in the region.