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Outlook for the Future
The future development of DARS d.d. will continue to be based on its fundamental activities currently
being performed. The objective of the Company’s development is to increase cost effectiveness in the
performance of concession activities, and to search for additional market opportunities through the
development of new services.
Implementation of the Motorway Construction Program
The mission and strategy of DARS d.d. regarding the construction of new motorways, which it performs on
behalf of the state, have not essentially changed and continue to be: to construct the motorway network
defined in the National Motorway Construction Program in the shortest possible time, at minimum cost,
and within the framework of available resources.
The Company will continue to provide high-quality financial engineering by raising loans and issuing
bonds, as well as ensuring the settlement of all overdue liabilities. In doing so, the Company will regularly
inform the owner and contracting authority on the financial standing of the motorway project.
Motorway Management and Maintenance
The maintenance and management of motorways will become increasingly more important in future
as the motorway network continues to expand. Once individual sections of the motorway network are
completed, interconnected and linked to the European motorway system, the Company will be capable of
providing integral services to motorway users.
As the motorway network expands, the scope of regular maintenance of the motorway network will
increase as well. Improved productivity can only be ensured by technological development and the
optimisation of business processes. In order to optimise driving conditions within the network, we shall
have to find the right balance between the need to keep roads clear, particularly in winter, costs and, last
but not least, environmental protection.
A special challenge awaiting us in future is the development of the toll collection system. The Government
of the Republic of Slovenia has adopted a policy supporting the implementation of free-flow electronic toll
collection in 2008. With its experience in the management of the existing toll system, the Company can
provide valuable professional support in the development of the new toll collection system.
Development of New Services
For the purpose of generating additional revenues, the Company shall, alongside its basic activities,
develop complementary services. Consonantly with its currently predominant activities defined in the
Concession Agreement and in the Agreement on the Performance of Contracts, these services will enable
the further development of the Company.
49 ANNUAL REPORT DARS d.d. 2007 BUSINESS REPORT