STRABAG has secured a contract for the initial construction phase to convert the former Wieczorek coal mine in Katowice, Poland.
The redevelopment is a key part of Katowice's strategy to transition from industrial roots to an innovation-driven economy.
The project will see the over 100-year-old coal mine revitalised into a modern infrastructure with sustainable energy systems. It aims to attract technology businesses and create a public park, blending industrial heritage with contemporary urban development.
The construction period is set for 32 months from the contract signing date.
The redevelopment will include research and development laboratories, multifunctional demonstration areas, and educational and innovation programmes.
These will be in collaboration with regional educational institutions, utilising interactive technologies such as virtual and augmented reality. The site is envisioned as a centre for knowledge transfer and technological innovation.
STRABAG CEO Stefan Kratochwill highlighted the project's alignment with the company's Strategy 2030, focusing on reconstruction, conversion, refurbishment, and technological leadership.
"This project demonstrates what we are capable of - and shows that we are the right partner for sustainable building revitalisation", Kratochwill said.
The initiative is part of a broader urban development strategy by Katowice to repurpose former industrial sites into innovation hubs, fostering a conducive environment for businesses.
STRABAG is also redeveloping another industrial area in Dąbrowa Górnicza, constructing a multifunctional urban complex called the Living Factory, which will offer workplaces, cultural activities, dining, and green spaces.
STRABAG is a European-based technology group for construction services. The company employs 86,000 people and claims to generate an annual output volume of around €19bn ($22.10bn).
In July 2025, STRABAG secured a contract from TenneT TSO to execute civil engineering works on a 68km section of the SuedLink direct-current line north of Hanover, Germany.
