A sports complex featuring an Olympic-sized pool in the northern Kosovar municipality of Leposaviqi has reportedly failed to materialize despite initial designs dating back two decades. The long-delayed infrastructure project has seen multiple tenders over the years, many of which subsequently ended in legal disputes. Recently, attention was drawn to a contract valued at approximately 1.8 million euros.
This agreement, titled “Construction of the Olympic Pool Complex in Leposaviqi – Phase 1,” was reportedly signed just one day before the conclusion of the term for Leposaviqi’s mayor. Significantly, the contract was awarded through a negotiated procedure, meaning it bypassed a standard, open bidding process involving all interested parties. The current status of this substantial agreement is noteworthy.
Sources indicate that the contract is currently under investigation by the Kosovo Police. This ongoing inquiry surrounds the specifics of the award process and the project’s execution. The persistent failure to develop the facility, despite years of planning and significant monetary figures involved, has become a point of focus.
The current police investigation aims to review the legality and transparency surrounding the allocation of the funds, which amount to a significant million-euro sum, and the subsequent steps required to move the project from planning to completion.
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After two decades, it’s disheartening to see such a major project stall repeatedly over tenders and investigations.