Leonding defies financial challenges: investments for the future!

Leonding defies financial challenges: investments for the future!

In Leonding, despite the tense financial situation, the future will be optimistic about the future. With a budget that provides for over 88 million euros in income and 87 million euros in expenses, a positive balance of 1.610 million euros was achieved, as the city administration reports. In view of the challenges that arose through the Covid 19 pandemic, which led to four Lockdowns and the budgets of the municipalities, which were created by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mayor Sabine Naderer-Jelinek and Vice Mayor Harald Kronsteiner emphasize the need for continuous investments. Around 15 million euros will be planned for important areas in the coming year. This includes the construction of a new kindergarten, the construction of the new elementary school as well as measures for flood protection. Despite these extensive investments, the LEONDAS debt rate remains low at around 6 percent of the assets of around 183 million euros, which certifies the city a solid financial situation.

future challenges and reform needs

Despite the positive budget, the city expects an increased need for reform in municipal financing for the coming years. Mayor Naderer-Jelinek and Kronsteiner appeal to the federal government and the country to relieve the municipalities at the increasing costs for social measures. It is emphasized that all editions have to be critically questioned in order to exploit efficiency potential. According to leonding.at , the current situation requires sustainable reforms, which is why fee increases have already been introduced.

Together with the positive developments in urban planning, such as the expansion of the “Seensucht to Pichling” residential construction project into a total of 48 units, Leonding is a location with perspectives where modern educational projects and sustainable construction methods are encouraged. The city consciously invests in the region and makes it clear: "Leonding-nice to live here," says Naderer-Jelinek.