Belgian road repairs budget shortfall

A substantial budgetary shortfall has been identified for repairs to roads in the Walloon Region of Belgium that €1 billion is needed to carry out necessary repairs to roads in the region. However the previous local administration had budgeted €600 million for the work.
May 15, 2012 Read time: 1 min
A substantial budgetary shortfall has been identified for repairs to roads in the Walloon Region of Belgium that €1 billion is needed to carry out necessary repairs to roads in the region. However the previous local administration had budgeted €600 million for the work.

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