CEO warns Northern Ireland's water infrastructure funding reform essential to prevent housing crisis and economic repercussions.

Mark Spence, CEO of the Construction Employers Federation, warns that without reforms to Northern Ireland's water and wastewater infrastructure funding, the region could face severe economic repercussions. Current capacity issues prevent 19,000 homes from being built, contributing to a housing crisis with completions at a 60-year low. Spence urges a comprehensive funding review for NI Water to ensure sustainable investment, stressing that without action, the situation could be catastrophic.

October 23, 2024
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