Ostrołęka Region Investments Budget 2026: 220 Million PLN for Development Projects

The Ostrołęka region will receive nearly 220 million PLN for investments in 2026, as part of the larger Mazovian Voivodeship budget. This significant allocation represents a portion of the voivodeship's investment-focused budget, which totals over 3.2 billion PLN (38% of the entire regional budget). The funds will support critical infrastructure development, healthcare improvements, and cultural initiatives throughout the Ostrołęka area.

Key Investment Areas in the Ostrołęka Region for 2026

The 2026 budget prioritizes several critical development areas, with road infrastructure receiving the largest share of funding. Healthcare facilities, support for local governments, and cultural institutions also receive significant allocations. Janina Ewa Orzełowska, member of the Mazovian Voivodeship Board, emphasized: "We continue to support local governments in implementing costly investments. We'll help Rzewnie municipality build a bridge over the Narew River and provide Ostrołęka with 30 million PLN for the city's southern bypass."

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Road Infrastructure: 106 Million PLN Investment

Road infrastructure receives the largest portion of the budget, with nearly 106 million PLN allocated for construction, modernization, and repairs. This includes 62 million PLN for new construction and expansion projects, and 43.9 million PLN for road repairs throughout the region.

Major Road Construction and Expansion Projects

Project Location Budget (PLN)
DW 544 intersection expansion Rogowo, Płoniawy Bramura municipality 4.43 million
DW 544 road expansion Bagienice Szlacheckie–Amelin section 18 million
DW 544 expansion to investment areas Przasnysz economic zone in Sierakowo 28.2 million
DW 614 bridge reconstruction Krukowo, over Omulew River 4 million
DW 616 bridge reconstruction Piastów 4 million
DW 616 road expansion Rudno-Kosiły 4 million

Planned Road Repairs

  • DW 544 repair in Nowy Krasnosielec (4 million PLN)
  • DW 645 repair on Łyse–Serafin section (7 million PLN)
  • DW 544 repair in Nowa Wieś (5 million PLN)
  • DW 677 repair from Gniazdowo to Stare Lubiejewo (18 million PLN)
  • DW 694 repair on Małkinia Górna–Rostki section (6.5 million PLN)
  • DW 694 repair on Brok–Glina section (1.8 million PLN)
  • DW 690 repair in Boguty Pianki municipality (1.6 million PLN)

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Healthcare: 48 Million PLN for Medical Facilities

The 2026 budget allocates nearly 48 million PLN for healthcare investments in the Ostrołęka region. The Mazovian Specialist Hospital Dr. Józef Psarski in Ostrołęka will receive 39.7 million PLN, while the Meditrans ambulance service will get funding for new facilities and equipment.

Key Hospital Investments

Sterile Medications Laboratory

Reconstruction of the hospital pharmacy facilities to create a Sterile Medications Laboratory with a budget of 20.6 million PLN.

Helicopter Landing Pad

Construction of an emergency helicopter landing pad for faster patient transport, with an allocation of 12.4 million PLN.

Interventional Cardiology

Construction work and equipment for the Interventional Cardiology Department with a budget of 940,000 PLN.

Additional investments include 2.1 million PLN for medical equipment and apparatus, 400,000 PLN for telephone system equipment and software, and 2.1 million PLN as matching funds for a medical documentation digitization project funded through the National Recovery Plan.

Meditrans Ambulance Service Improvements

The Ostrołęka Meditrans will receive over 8.2 million PLN, with the largest investment being the second phase of construction for the Ambulance and Sanitary Transport Station in Wyszków (7 million PLN). Additionally, two new ambulances will be purchased through the Mazovian Participatory Budget at a cost of 1.2 million PLN.

The hospital will also participate in a joint initiative with the First Lviv Territorial Medical Association in Lviv, aimed at increasing healthcare accessibility. The Mazovian Voivodeship will provide 1.1 million PLN as matching funds for this 13 million PLN project supported by the European Union through the Interreg program.

Healthcare Improvement Programs

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Support for Local Governments: 54 Million PLN

The 2026 budget includes nearly 54 million PLN in financial assistance for local governments in the Ostrołęka region. These funds will support major infrastructure projects that exceed the financial capabilities of individual municipalities and counties.

Major Infrastructure Projects

Narew River Bridge in Rzewnie

The Rzewnie municipality will receive 15.9 million PLN for the construction of a bridge over the Narew River in Nowe Łachy, including access roads in Nowe Łachy and Nowy Lubiel (Rząśnik municipality). The total project cost is 50 million PLN, with 40 million PLN coming from the Mazovian Voivodeship budget.

Southern Bypass of Ostrołęka

The city of Ostrołęka will receive 30 million PLN for the construction of the southern bypass and a bridge over the Narew River. The total voivodeship contribution to this project is 75 million PLN, distributed over three years (15 million PLN in 2025, 30 million PLN in 2026, and 30 million PLN in 2027).

Northern Bypass of Ostrołęka

The Ostrołęka County will receive 7 million PLN for the construction of the northern bypass of Ostrołęka. The total voivodeship contribution to this project is 41 million PLN.

Additional support includes over 600,000 PLN for the Przasnysz County for the expansion of provincial road 614 Chorzele–Krukowo–Myszyniec (with a total voivodeship contribution of nearly 3.7 million PLN), and nearly 260,000 PLN for the expansion of provincial road 544 from the voivodeship border through Mława and Przasnysz to Ostrołęka (with a total voivodeship contribution of over 5.5 million PLN).

Infrastructure Development Programs

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Cultural Investments: 8.9 Million PLN

The 2026 budget allocates over 8.9 million PLN for investments in cultural institutions in the Ostrołęka region. The Kurpie Culture Museum in Ostrołęka will receive the majority of these funds for modernization and expansion projects.

Museum Modernization Projects

Headquarters Modernization

The largest investment (7.1 million PLN) will be the modernization and reconstruction of the building at Świętokrzyska 2 Street in Ostrołęka. The project will create a repository for Kurpie and Ostrołęka artifacts and museum storage facilities. The building will be expanded with an additional floor and will blend into the historic old town architecture.

Kurpie Homestead in Kadzidło

The Kurpie Homestead in Kadzidło will be expanded with nearly 1.8 million PLN in funding. The project includes a new exhibition pavilion for the permanent exhibition "Agriculture and Non-Agricultural Activities in Kurpie," shelters for beehives and tree hollows, a grill shelter for approximately 50 people, and a children's playground.

Additionally, over 27,000 PLN will be allocated for the purchase of necessary computer equipment for the museum. The Kurpie Culture Museum also participates in the "Cultural School in Mazovia" and "Support for People with Disabilities in Mazovia" programs, which allow kindergarteners, primary and secondary school students, and people with disabilities to access the offerings of voivodeship cultural institutions for a symbolic 1 PLN.

"Last year, 7,407 students and 688 chaperones took advantage of our museum's offerings through these programs. The voivodeship authorities allocated nearly 90,000 PLN for this purpose. The program is very popular, so we will continue it this year," says Maria Samsel, Director of the Kurpie Culture Museum.

Maria Samsel, Director of the Kurpie Culture Museum

Kurpie Homestead in Kadzidło to be expanded with funds from Ostrołęka region investments budget 2026

Kurpie Homestead in Kadzidło will be expanded with new facilities

Cultural Programs and Events

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Support Programs: 840 Million PLN Across the Voivodeship

The Mazovian Voivodeship has allocated nearly 840 million PLN for 21 support programs in 2026. These programs provide funding opportunities for local governments, organizations, and communities throughout the region, including the Ostrołęka area.

Major Support Programs

Regional Development

"Mazovia for Balanced Development" - 560 million PLN

Supports infrastructure projects, public services, and economic development initiatives in municipalities throughout the voivodeship.

Sports Development

"Mazovia for Sports" - 44.6 million PLN

Funds sports infrastructure, equipment, and events to promote physical activity among residents of all ages.

Fire Departments

"Mazovia for Fire Brigades" - 21 million PLN

Provides equipment and infrastructure support for volunteer fire departments across the region.

Additional Support Programs

Program Budget (PLN) Purpose
"Mazovia for Climate" 16.7 million Environmental protection and climate adaptation projects
"Mazovia for Historical Monuments" 13.3 million Restoration and preservation of historical sites
"Buses for Mazovian Schools" 10 million Transportation for school excursions and educational trips
"Mazovia for Village Councils" 10.1 million Support for rural community initiatives
"Mazovia for Clean Air" 8.5 million Air quality improvement projects
"Mazovia for Local Integration Centers" 24.2 million Community spaces and integration activities

Currently, applications are being accepted for four support programs: "Mazovia for Land Reclamation" (until January 31), "Mazovia for Historical Monuments" (until February 6), "Mazovia for Memorial Sites" (until February 13), and "Mazovia for Youth" (until February 13).

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Investing in the Future of the Ostrołęka Region

The 2026 budget for the Ostrołęka region represents a significant investment in infrastructure, healthcare, cultural preservation, and community development. With nearly 220 million PLN allocated for various projects, the region is poised for continued growth and improved quality of life for its residents.

Vision for the Ostrołęka region following the implementation of 2026 budget investments

"We're focusing on the most critical needs of the region - from road infrastructure to healthcare facilities and cultural institutions. These investments will not only improve daily life for residents but also stimulate economic development throughout the Ostrołęka region."

Janina Ewa Orzełowska, Member of the Mazovian Voivodeship Board

Local governments, associations, and non-governmental organizations are encouraged to explore the various support programs available and apply for funding to implement projects that benefit their communities. With 21 different programs covering everything from sports and culture to environmental protection and senior support, there are numerous opportunities for community-driven development initiatives.