Investment backlog in Bad Kreuznach: Where does the money flow?

Investment backlog in Bad Kreuznach: Where does the money flow?

In the district of Bad Kreuznach, the investment requirement in the infrastructure is becoming increasingly urgent. This applies in particular to bridges, schools and streets. The entire region expects the federal government up to 8 billion euros from a large -scale infrastructure program that comprises a total of 100 billion euros. According to Rhein-Zeitung , Rhineland-Palatinate hopes to make decisive improvements to the public infrastructure.

The funds are more than necessary to eliminate the investment backlog in the municipalities, which is tightened by continuing high social policy expenditure and increasing circular levies. It is all the more important that the coming funds are used effectively. Marian Ristow, head of the editorial network, emphasizes that the sustainable improvement of the quality of life in the region depends on these measures

Budget 2024: Earnings and expenses at a glance

The budget of the city of Bad Kreuznach For 2024 was decided on November 30, 2023 by the city council and provides for an annual surplus of 27,300 euros. The income amounts to around 179.29 million euros, while the expenses are around 179.26 million euros. This can be seen from the latest information from the city administration, as Bad Kreuznach reported.

A significant part of the budget is an investment program of around 16.15 million euros, of which 9.19 million euros are financed through loans. The largest projects include the conversion of the Brücke 1 building, the construction of a new day care center and extensive construction work in the Salinental swimming pool. The city also invests in the barrier-free connection of the Salinental parking lot and the redesign of the spa park in Bad Münster am Stein-Ebernburg.

growing challenges and necessary adjustments

The challenges for the city of Bad Kreuznach are as diverse as it is acute. The highest expenditure was in 2024 to staff and the district levy, which should be a total of 35.81 million euros. This means an increase compared to the previous year. At the same time, solutions to household consolidation have been on the agenda since 2013 and the increase in taxes in order to counteract impending financial imbalance. Many municipalities are forced to increase trade tax to secure their income.

How the Staatsanzeiger is expected that the economic situation for municipalities will be tense in the coming years. Despite increasing tax revenue, they cannot cover the growing mandatory editions at the same time. The investment backlog in the municipalities is expected to grow to an alarming amount of 186 billion euros, which could result in serious political and economic challenges.

The willingness to cooperate between the federal and municipalities is crucial to master the upcoming challenges together and to secure the quality of life in the cities and municipalities.