April the 24th, 2022 - The Croatian coral centre in Zlarin close to Sibenik should finally be completed by the end of this year, sources claim.

As Morski writes, a contract on the public procurement of a permanent exhibition for the Croatian Coral Centre in Zlarin has now been signed. The value of the contract stands at 2.9 million kuna without VAT, and the deadline for the execution of the contract is seven months.

The process of purchasing a permanent exhibition was launched back in August last year, and it included the designing of the said permanent exhibition, preparing all of the necessary documentation required for the implementation of the exhibition, as well as the supply, transport and installation of all of the designed content and educating users to work with the system.

In addition to representatives of the City of Sibenik, experts in the field of architecture, coral protection and museology participated in the review and evaluation of all of the bids.

The selection criterion for the upcoming Croatian coral centre in Zlarin was the most economically advantageous bid, with the bid price being assessed as the financial criterion (40%) and the non-financial quality criterion as the non-financial criterion (60%).

''The procurement took a relatively long time because, as is most often the case with and in Sibenik, we decided to take a more difficult path in order to get the best possible solution. We hope that this exhibition will fulfill its purpose, because the revival of the Croatian coral centre depends on the visitor dimension and the impressions of guests.

It's an exhibition for visitors in which the protection of nature is generally emphasised, without ignoring, but rather respecting and valorising the rich history of Zlarin, its cultural heritage and numerous artists from Zlarin, such as Vesna Parun, or those who are connected with this island,'' said Petar Misura, the head of the Administrative Department for Economy, Entrepreneurship and Development of the City of Sibenik.

According to Ivana Katuric, the director of the selected Split company (Urbanex), the innovative permanent exhibition of the Croatian Coral Centre in Zlarin will be at a high European level.

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April the 3rd, 2021 - One Split-based company is busy constructing a vessel for the educational and additional research needs of the Zlarin Coral Centre.

As Morski writes, the Split company "Pakleni otoci" d.o.o. will build a vessel for the aforementioned needs of the Zlarin Coral Centre worth (including VAT) 2.56 million kuna in total. The contract on the design and construction of the twelve-metre-long and six-meter-wide vessel was signed recently by Zeljko Buric, the Mayor of Sibenik, and Luka Colnago, the director of the company engaged in the vessel's construction.

''The islands need facilities that will open more new perspectives in tourism, but primarily in terms of development. Coral farming has left an indelible mark on Zlarin and we want to show that, which will be contributed by the boat commissioned by the City of Sibenik for the Zlarin Coral Centre,'' explained Sibenik Mayor Zeljko Buric, adding that the entire project is being implemented with more than satisfactory dynamics.

The catamaran-type vessel will be made of aluminum alloys and is intended for the transport of twelve passengers and two crew members.

''It will contain a space for transporting and handling a remote-controlled submarine (ROV) for the purpose of implementing measures to monitor target species and habitats below the surface of the sea, and a screen for displaying the submarine's activity. The boat will be used both in summer and in winter conditions, and people with disabilities will be able to use it for transport.

It will be used to transport researchers and scientists, and will be intended for the implementation of interpretation and educational programmes for children, youth and even the organisation of tourist tours,'' noted Petar Misura, head of the Administrative Department for Economy, Entrepreneurship and Development.

Luka Colnago, the director of Pakleni otoci d.o.o. said the work would begin immediately in order to meet the product delivery deadline of nine months.

It's worth mentioning that the total value of the Zlarin Coral Centre project stands at 24,127,147.50 kuna. The project involves several administrative bodies and is being co-financed by the European Union under the "Competitiveness and Cohesion Operational Programme for 2014-2020.

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