£600 million Mersey Gateway Bridge project financing.
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Sector
Infrastructure
Sub-sector
Transport
Location
United Kingdom
Opportunity
The 55-year old Silver Jubilee bridge in Cheshire, UK was carrying 10 times its expected capacity and the UK Government prioritised its upgrade.
Approach
Macquarie acted as lead equity sponsor, mezzanine debt provider, sole financial adviser and debt arranger, as well as providing interest rate swap and insurance solutions, to support the £600 million project.
Outcome
First free-flow toll-collection project in the UK, with improved air quality, public transportation, walking and cycling facilities.1