Sweco chosen for unique dam structure in Kiruna

Sweco chosen for unique dam structure in Kiruna

Sweco has been selected to develop a technical solution for a new dam on an
industrial site for LKAB's mining operations in Kiruna. The contract is worth
nearly EUR 980,000. 


“Sweco has more than 100 years of experience of working with hydropower and dam
projects both in Sweden and abroad. In recent years these operations have grown
dramatically, not least in the dam safety area, where we are seeing an urgent
need in the market,” says Eva Nygren, President of Sweco Sweden.

The dam structure, which is the first of its kind in Sweden, will be placed
within an existing dam system that will remain full operation throughout the
construction phase - a unique solution that places stringent demands on
technical expertise. 

As a consequence of the local mining operations, Kiruna's urban landscape is
undergoing major changes such as the building of a new railway bypass around the
city centre. The aim of the dam structure is to make room for the tracks and
screen off industrial activities from the railway area. 

Aside from a dam engineering solution, Sweco's assignment includes preparation
of tender documents for procurement of contractors and building documents for
the construction phase.

For additional information contact: 
Johan Dozzi, President of Sweco Infrastructure, +46 734-126609,
johan.dozzi@sweco.se

Sweco is an international consulting group with combined expertise in
engineering, environmental technology and architecture. Sweco has 5,300
employees in 10 countries and recorded annual sales of more than SEK 5.5 billion
in 2008. The company has projects currently underway in some 80 countries
worldwide. Sweco is listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm AB.

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