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Leaders in the public-private partnership space see revenue risk models gaining popularity for transportation projects and growing opportunity in the US, writes Justin McGown
TIFIA loans will now be able to finance up to 49% of qualifying infrastructure projects. The move is spurred by federal efforts to reduce red tape and a long track record of success.
From mass transit to roads and aviation, the North American PPP community can help unlock the critical transportation infrastructure pipeline and improve speed to market, says Fengate Asset Management’s Jensen Clarke.
In March, the Canadian government announced that select operations at its national airports will become eligible for private investment. Experts foresee an attractive opportunity for investors with prior airport experience.
Jean-Étienne Leroux, CDPQ’s infra chief for the region, discusses its investments in Australian transport, NZ telecoms, and plans to boost its regional exposure to C$24bn in the next five years.
As US bridges near the end of their lifespans, private investment has transformative potential, but the sector faces unique challenges.
Successive governments have made alterations to New Zealand’s Overseas Investment Act, creating a complicated regime for investors to navigate.
Kate Kendall, Ofwat’s interim senior director of major projects, talks about the challenges of rebuilding investor confidence in the shadow of Thames Water.
With the P3 model primed for significant growth in North America, Fengate’s Mac Bell considers its strengths.
Head of real assets Subahoo Chordia says low returns from traditional asset classes have put investors ‘on the journey to looking at alternatives’.