Residents of the province of Overijssel may pay more road tax in the coming years. The Provincial Executive proposes to gradually increase the provincial contributions to motor vehicle tax up to and including 2030.
Anton van Noorel
General reporter
According to the executive council of Overijssel, this is necessary to finance the management, maintenance and renewal of the provincial infrastructure.
A large number of roads, bridges and viaducts are approaching the end of their lifespan. “Our infrastructure is an important social pillar for the quality of life, economy and well-being of our residents,” says deputy Martijn Dadema.
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“That is why it is very important that we think ahead and take measures now and not wait until problems arise.”
The council expects that infrastructure costs will structurally increase by 15 million euros in the coming years. The necessary money must come from road users. “These resources are not a luxury or a desire for expansion, but necessary to keep the basics in order.”
2.2 percent
At 82.2 percent, Overijssel now has almost the lowest surcharges of all provinces. The council wants to increase this by 2.2 percentage points annually to 91 percent in 2030. Provinces levy these contributions on the national motor vehicle tax rate.
The Provincial Council will decide on the increase on July 1. They also discuss the additional financing required for, among other things, the construction of the new Vloedbelt connection, a provincial road between Almelo and Borne.
When the Provincial Council approved the plans for this more than two years ago, it was expected that the road would cost 77 million euros. It now appears that at least an additional EUR 100 million is needed for this.
