3i focuses on the full range of infrastructure assets across the different stages of the asset life cycle:

• early stage – most likely to be  PFI/PPPs, where the potential for capital growth exists but yields tend to be limited until operational ramp-up;

• ramp-up – undergoing a period of operational ramp-up following construction and generating yields and capital growth;

• mature assets – in a steady operational state generating predictable returns and yields with some capital growth.

 

Examples of infrastructure asset classes include:

Transport infrastructure

• toll roads, bridges, tunnels and road maintenance
• ports
• airports and air traffic control
• rail
• ferries
• bus and light rail franchises.

Utilities

• water treatment and distribution

• electricity distribution

• power generation

• oil and gas distribution and storage

• waste processing

• communications infrastructure.

Social infrastructure

• healthcare facilities

• education facilities

• judicial and correctional facilities

• government accommodation

• defence support facilities.