Arnsberg's 2026 Budget: Sustainable Despite Shortfall, Challenges in Water and Waste Management
Arnsberg's budget for 2026 is sustainable, despite a significant shortfall in funding. The city faces challenges in water and waste management but expects positive tax revenues and substantial investments.
Arnsberg's self-financing budget for 2026 totals 3.026 million francs, but there's a shortfall of 2.282 million francs. Fortunately, liquid funds can cover this gap.
The city struggles with a structural deficit in water and wastewater management, with maintenance no longer guaranteed. Meanwhile, the fire department is well-funded, standing out as a bright spot in the budget.
Arnsberg plans above-average investments of 5.308 million francs in 2026, spread across 60 projects. However, self-financing is barely above the maintenance requirement, at 1,833,000 francs.
In waste management, the current market situation for paper and cardboard results in a small deficit. Looking ahead, self-financing is expected to decrease slightly, while the maintenance requirement will increase due to new school buildings.
Arnsberg's 2026 budget is sustainable, with a focus on substantial investments. However, challenges in water and waste management, along with expected changes in self-financing and maintenance requirements, will require careful management.
