The Aruban government has allocated more than 52 Million Florins to DOW s to the Departamento di Obras Publico (DOW) for the 2026 budget year. This allocation is detailed in the official budget documents recently published in the Afkondigingsblad van Aruba.
According to the document, the largest share of the budget is directed toward operational costs. Almost 35 million florins have been reserved specifically for the purchase of products and services required for the daily functioning of DOW. In addition to operational spending, more than 13.4 million florins will be utilized for personnel expenses, while close to 3.7 million florins is designated for employer contributions.
A notable aspect of the budget is the absence of new investment funding. The document indicates that no new amounts have been reserved for investments in real estate, equipment, or other movable assets. The only specific allocation in this category is a limited sum of 34,800 florins for loan repayments. The budget further illustrates that DOW remains highly dependent on government financial support. Of the total projected income, more than 50.5 million florins comes from government companies and funds. Meanwhile, internal revenue streams from permits, rights, and other income sources are relatively limited, summing up to approximately 1.5 million florins.
