Poorly planned infrastructure could cost UK £23bn, Mace reveals

By Jordan Marshall2020-12-21T06:00:00

Overspends, delays and an under-delivery on benefits is costing the public purse

A failure to effectively plan and deliver infrastructure projects over the next decade could cost British taxpayers £23bn, Mace has warned.

According to Mace’s data up to 80% of large infrastructure schemes globally are delivered late and over budget, and then under-deliver on benefits.

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