Fastned takes Rijkswaterstaat to court
Fastned is taking the Department of Public Works to court. Thus, it wants to enforce a longer permit for its fast-charging station at service station De Abt on the A6.
Fastned was granted a permit in 2023 to operate a fast-charging station with eight charging spots at De Abt, near the Ketel bridge near Nagele, for a maximum of 7.5 years. Now the charging company says that term is too short, and wants an extension beyond the original end date of July 2030.
Among other things, the company argues that it is on hold with Liander for a connection to the energy network, and that this means it will take a long time anyway before its charging station can start operating. In fact, it looks like Fastned will not have to wait until 2028 and maybe even 2030 for the grid connection for De Abt. Investing in a facility then, if the Department of Public Works then gives the permit to a competitor, makes the risk too great, a company spokesperson said.
In a few weeks, the State Council will rule on the case.
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