北爱尔兰的住房危机恶化了,因为失败的废水系统堵住了新的建筑、拖延项目和迫使开发商离开。 Northern Ireland’s housing crisis worsens as failed wastewater systems block new builds, stalling projects and pushing developers to leave.

北爱尔兰的房屋建筑商警告说,由于废水系统失灵,阻碍新的发展,造成住房危机恶化,100个地区受限,大型项目停滞不前。 House builders in Northern Ireland warn of a worsening housing crisis due to a failing wastewater system blocking new developments, with 100 areas restricted and major projects stalled. NI供水的资金缺口为5亿英镑,预计短缺20亿英镑,阻碍了基础设施的升级,妨碍了新的家庭连接。 A £500 million funding gap for NI Water and a projected £2 billion shortfall are hindering infrastructure upgrades, preventing new home connections. 在社会住房等候名单上有近50,000人,开发商正在停止计划,考虑停工,或搬迁到英格兰或爱尔兰共和国。 With nearly 50,000 on social housing waiting lists, developers are halting plans, considering shutdowns, or relocating to England or the Republic of Ireland. 该行业敦促政治领导人征收基础设施税,以资助升级换代,并警告说,不采取行动将推动房价和房租上涨。 The industry urges political leaders to implement an infrastructure levy to fund upgrades, warning that inaction will drive up housing prices and rents.