The new Museum Batavialand in Lelystad is expected to cost €6.6 million more than previously budgeted, raising the required investment credit from €18.4 million to almost €25 million. The additional costs include €3.3 million in exceptional price increases, €1.7 million in expected future costs linked partly to inflation and delayed construction, and €1.6 million for temporary power facilities because a larger electricity-grid connection will not be available until 2035. Batavialand has received €70,000 from the Regato Fund.

The province would cover €2.3 million of the increase and is seeking €2.3 million more from the national government for the electricity problem, as well as a contribution towards inflation. It has also asked the municipality of Lelystad to add €700,000 to its previously promised €3.6 million contribution. Batavialand is contributing €1.4 million. Flevoland’s Provincial States are due to decide on the additional contribution in mid-December. If it is rejected, the plans would have to be altered, which the provincial executive says could affect the museum’s appearance, quality and ability to meet its objectives.