Unlocking the Pipeline: The New £165m Growth and Housing Accelerator Fund
The Government has announced a £165m Growth and Housing Accelerator Fund to unlock housing and employment sites currently stalled by infrastructure bottlenecks.
Managed by National Highways, the fund bridges the financial gap for transport upgrades, such as junctions and bypasses, near motorways and major A-roads. It is part of the wider £27bn Road Investment Strategy (RIS3), with a focus on starting projects within the next 12 months.
What does this mean for our industry?
• Unblocking Viability: Capital for transport works makes “unbankable” sites deliverable and encourages renewed investment.
• Pipeline Certainty: A 12-month start target provides the contracting sector with a clearer delivery window and reduces the risk of long-term delays.
• Strategic Connectivity: Focus on major road networks ensures new hubs are integrated into the national network from the outset.
• Collaboration: Success relies on local authorities and developers working in tandem to navigate National Highways protocols and secure funding.
With registrations opening in the coming weeks, this programme marks a proactive shift toward using infrastructure as a lever for national housing and employment growth.
