Veidekke has received a contract from the Swedish Transport Administration to build the Stora Hamnkanalen tunnel, a component of the West Link Project in central Gothenburg.
With an initial contract value of Skr280m ($29.3m), the project involves the creation of a tunnel comprising both concrete and rock sections, measuring approximately 54m and 16m in length, respectively.
This tunnel will traverse the Stora Hamnkanalen near its outlet into the Göta älv.
The commencement of the project is immediate, with an anticipated completion date set for mid-2029.
The Stora Hamnkanalen tunnel represents the final construction contract within the Haga stage of the West Link Project, which aims to establish a strong commuter and regional railway network for the city of Gothenburg.
Veidekke has also received a commission from OBOS, a Nordic cooperative building association, for the rehabilitation of its former head office at Hammersborg Torg in Oslo, Norway.
This turnkey contract is valued at around Nkr300m, excluding VAT.
With OBOS having recently relocated to Construction City at Ulven, the collaboration with Veidekke will focus on upgrading the old head office to align with contemporary standards and the expectations of new tenants.
The renovation project encompasses an interior overhaul of around 17,500m² of office space, spread across two buildings of 12 and four floors, a reception building, and shared basements on three levels.
The refurbished premises will feature reduced energy consumption, new technical installations, modern office spaces, meeting rooms, a canteen, a training room, and changing facilities.
Furthermore, the existing underground parking garage will be rehabilitated while new bicycle parking facilities will be introduced.
With construction work starting immediately, the handover of the renovated premises is scheduled for the second and third quarters of 2026.
Veidekke's recent projects also include the construction of the multipurpose Bjarg Arena in Bergen, Norway, for the Bjarg Sports Club.
