On Thursday, Karremans already announced that austerity would be the priority in new construction projects. #infrastructuur #economie #bezuinigen (translated)
Cutting back on new infrastructure projects in favor of maintenance not only incurs aesthetic losses but also threatens to weaken the economic position of the Netherlands in an increasingly competitive world. #infrastructuur #economie #bezuinigen (translated)
The American government has exempted Russia from new sanctions, while Ukraine is ramping up its military actions in Saint Petersburg by bombing the oil infrastructure. #Ukraine #Russie #DonaldTrump (translated)
When the station at the southern edge of Zoetermeer was opened in 2019, then ProRail CEO Pier Eringa described it as a new type of medium-sized station, a station that "takes a advance on the public transport of the future." #RandstadRail #Infrastructuur #OpenbaarVervoer (translated)
RandstadRail is one of the losers of the recent shift in infrastructure investments, as plans for increased service frequency have been canceled, but weekend travelers do not seem to be suffering from it. #RandstadRail #Infrastructuur #OpenbaarVervoer (translated)
Something is being done now, but we are still a long way from it. #infrastructuur #VVD #onderhoud (translated)
But the tough choices are necessary, said Minister Vincent Karremans on Friday: extra funds must be freed up for maintenance. #infrastructuur #VVD #onderhoud (translated)
"This is an intermediate step, but also an important step forward," says René Paas, the King's Commissioner for Groningen. #infrastructuur #VVD #onderhoud (translated)
The cabinet's plans to pause new infrastructure projects for essential maintenance are both praised and criticized, with opponents highlighting a lack of long-term vision for the accessibility of the Netherlands. #infrastructuur #VVD #onderhoud (translated)
The energy conflict between Ukraine and Russia continues unabated, with hundreds of attacks per month targeting each other's critical infrastructure, while civilian casualties rise due to the escalation of confrontations. #Oekraïne #Rusland #Energieoorlog (translated)
"It's already the sixth time in just three years," says deputy Stijn Smeulders to news agency ANP. #infrastructuur #teleurstelling #kabinet (translated)
After the announcement of the cabinet's infrastructure plans, which allocate 18 billion euros for maintenance of outdated bridges and roads at the expense of various large projects, there is national frustration and disappointment. #infrastructuur #teleurstelling #kabinet (translated)
At the beginning of October, Minister of Infrastructure and Water Management Vincent Karremans (VVD) stated during a meeting in the House of Representatives that Lelystad Airport would not need an environmental permit if the cabinet succeeds in implementing a lower statutory calculation method for nitrogen. #LelystadAirport #F35 #Defensie (translated)
That hurts. According to Karremans, it is the largest shift of infrastructure money ever. #Infrastructuur #Verkeersplannen #Onderhoud (translated)
Minister Vincent Karremans of Infrastructure and Water Management announces that due to a billion-euro shortfall, many traffic projects are being postponed to free up 18 billion euros for urgent maintenance of the existing infrastructure in the Netherlands. #Infrastructuur #Verkeersplannen #Onderhoud (translated)
Minister Vincent Karremans emphasizes that it is necessary to address the backlog of maintenance on the Dutch infrastructure, but warns that the budget for this should not come at the expense of essential water protection projects against drought. #Infrastructuur #Waterbeheer #Droogte (translated)
Minister Karremans has set priorities for infrastructure projects due to financial constraints, with some important projects continuing, such as the expansion of the pumping station in IJmuiden and the construction of the Nedersaksenlijn, while other projects, such as the expansion of the Randstadrail network in Rotterdam, will not be carried out. #infrastructuur #Nederland #kabinetkeuzes (translated)
Minister Karremans describes the "prioritization" of infrastructure as euphemistic. #Infrastructuur #Onderhoud #Mobiliteit (translated)
Minister Karremans shifts 18 billion euros from new infrastructure projects to the maintenance of existing infrastructure, while municipalities continue to emphasize the importance of structural investments. #Infrastructuur #Onderhoud #Mobiliteit (translated)
At the same time, Karremans allocates 203 million euros for the road expansion in Groningen. #Infrastructuur #RegionaleProjecten #Nederlandsbeleid (translated)
