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Municipalities and provinces: more funding needed for infrastructure

Municipalities and provinces: more funding needed for infrastructure

Dutch municipalities and provinces are urging the national government to increase funding for the maintenance and replacement of infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and locks. A report by consultancy firms Arcadis and Berenschot warns that without additional investment, the country faces a potential accessibility crisis.

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