Mayor warns:

“Radical stimulus is needed for the economy”

Many large companies are based in Bergheim in Flachgau.(Bild: Scharinger Daniel)

The municipality of Bergheim also needs to make savings. Mayor Robert Bukovc (ÖVP) is therefore calling for a rethink in federal policy. He not only wants to strengthen businesses, but also points out the importance of care and childcare.

Thanks to its many businesses, Bergheim is one of the wealthier municipalities in the province. However, due to the general economic situation in Austria and the falling revenue shares, the Flachgau town also has to bake smaller rolls. "We don't have to give up on some projects, but we do have to put the brakes on," reports Mayor Robert Bukovc (ÖVP).

For the head of Bergheim, quick changes are needed now.(Bild: Tschepp Markus)

In future, more renovations instead of expensive new buildings
Bukovc is therefore trying to push down the costs for the municipality in the coming year. "We may have to reorient ourselves. That means renovation instead of new construction," says the head of the municipality. This could affect the sports facilities, for example.

No savings will be made on the new kindergarten in Lengfelden. In fact, it will be a little bigger than necessary. "The exercise room will also be available to the population," says Bukovc, who sees difficult times ahead. He also believes that it is unacceptable for municipalities to have to co-finance measures on state roads. The town has to contribute 800,000 euros for the safe expansion of the Salewa junction on the B156.

Bukovc also has other demands, including for a future federal government: "We need to radically support the economy so that we can live from it. And we finally need budget priorities for care and childcare."