According to the draft budget for 2009, the pool of funds for the development of road infrastructure will be increased. The government plans to allocate as much as PLN 31.3 billion for transport (source: www.mf.gov.pl). The increase in expenditure on the development of the road network bodes well for investments related to the construction of long-awaited motorways and expressways in Poland. Increasing financial outlays on infrastructure should also translate into improving the quality of existing roads.
– The content of the new draft budget act is undoubtedly very good news not only for manufacturing companies, but also for logistics and transport companies. Increasing outlays on road expansion may contribute to an increase in the number of investments and a revival in the commercial real estate market. It should also be remembered that improving the quality of infrastructure is one of the factors stimulating the country’s economic growth – says Tomasz Branecki from JARTOM (www.jartom.pl).
Road quality determines property attractiveness
– When a client looking for property to rent comes to us, we compare all offers and then present them with a wide range of various commercial facilities, very often unknown to other agencies. The client feels comfortable knowing that we will quickly and efficiently perform a comprehensive analysis of the selected offers. Thanks to JARTOM consultants, the future tenant gains an orientation in the real estate market. When choosing a warehouse or production hall that meets the client’s expectations, one of the first things we pay attention to is the location of the facility and the proximity of a transport hub. Access to a route enabling easy connection with the entire country as well as the type and quality of the access road to the facility are some of the most important issues we take into account when choosing a property – explains Olga Wałkiewicz, Director of the JARTOM Agency.
The proximity of roads is no less important for developers who are looking for an optimally located place to build a distribution center or production hall. The further away from a transport route, the higher the costs of transporting goods, and thus the necessity of incurring higher expenses for the company’s operation. It is therefore difficult to overestimate the importance of road infrastructure. This makes the new budget proposal of Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s government all the more welcome.
We will all benefit from this
Information about the assumptions contained in the 2009 budget plan will be met with a positive reception not only from entrepreneurs in various industries, but also from private individuals. The successful implementation of the Ministry of Finance’s project means not only greater travel comfort, but above all the development of industry, services, and tourism.