Island Infrastructure Scheme reopens for next round of applications

Support is focused on developments that are not financially viable by industry standards without assistance

Government's Island Infrastructure Scheme has reopened for a third round of applications.

The scheme aims to 'stimulate and accelerate development on privately-owned brownfield sites'.

It is operated by the Department for Enterprise, which provides financial support towards projects on sites which have been long dormant.

Applications are open for a six-month period, until the end of January 2027.

You can find out more HERE.

Enterprise Minister Tim Johnston said: "The Island Infrastructure Scheme has already proven to be a critical tool in unlocking the potential of complex brownfield sites with activity now underway on a number of sites delivering a mix of commercial and residential units.

"The sites supported so far represent multi-million pound commitments by private developers into sites that would have otherwise remained dormant. 

"As projects progress through planning and into groundworks, we can see first hand how targeted support is unlocking private investment, stimulating activity across the construction sector and contributing to the regeneration of our towns.

"Maintaining this momentum through a further round of the Scheme will enable progress to continue while longer-term policy options are developed and refined for consideration by the next administration."