Groundworks begin on SEK 6.5bn artillery regiment

NCC has been awarded the first contract for the construction of the Bergslagen Artillery Regiment (A 9) in Kristinehamn, Sweden. The initial phase covers earthworks and is valued at approximately SEK 300 million, with the potential to grow into a multi-billion-kronor commitment as the project progresses.

The Swedish government has approved an investment of up to SEK 6.5 billion for the regiment as a whole.

The earthworks contract involves excavating and filling around one million cubic metres of soil. It also includes crushing two million tonnes of rock. The material will be sourced from a borrow pit next to the planned firing range. This makes the project largely self-sufficient in aggregates. It also keeps transport requirements to a minimum.

“Through strong collaboration and early engagement with the Swedish Fortifications Agency, we have laid a solid foundation for a successful project,” said Niklas Sparw, Head of Business Area NCC Building Sweden.

Planning, design and cost estimation are being carried out in parallel with the groundworks. Construction of the first buildings is expected to begin in just over a year.

The A 9 contract adds to NCC’s existing portfolio of security-classified projects.