The author presents public‑private partnership as a formula for financing infrastructure investment needs of the Polish local and regional authorities, as well as availability of financing for such projects. The first section of the paper briefly examines rationale for the use of public‑private partnership, including budgetary reasons and value‑for‑money concept. Next, the effectiveness of public‑private partnership, opportunities and threats related to this form of public services provision are presented. Finally, the author discusses the question of bankability and assessment of public‑private projects, in general and in the Polish market conditions as well.