10-Year Scottish Infrastructure Strategy and Pipeline Published – Consultation Launched

On 13 January, the Scottish Government published a draft 10-year Infrastructure Strategy and delivery pipeline (2027–2037), setting out where public and private investment will be directed and how projects will be funded.

The stated goal of the strategy is that Scotland’s infrastructure “must enable sustainable economic growth, reduce emissions, and withstand the growing impacts of climate change—from flooding to extreme weather—through resilient design and adaptation”.

Headline announcements:

A £11.1bn infrastructure pipeline is confirmed for the next four years.
Key programmes include:
- £4.1bn in housing investment, supported by £800m of private finance
- Major spend across the NHS estate, including £500m of new community health centres
- £1.2bn for rail and ferries
- £700m for prisons
- £300m for nature and flood-related infrastructure
Nearly £200m has been allocated to continued A9 dualling works between Inverness and Perth.

The Government plans to increase the use of private finance alongside public funding.

Options being explored include:

Government guarantees
Equity stakes
Co-investment with pension funds, including local government schemes

These models are intended to reduce risk for investors, lower borrowing costs, and make projects more deliverable. It means more projects may be delivered through public-private partnership models, including the Mutual Investment Model (already confirmed for new health centres). Public bodies will also be expected to review and rationalise their estates, as some assets cannot be fully maintained under current budgets.

You can respond to the strategy’s proposals by completing the consultation questionnaire here.

Alternatively, NFRC will also be responding on behalf of our Membership. If you wish to have your views included, please contact [email protected] before 3 May.

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