Kiruna Historical Buildings Relocation and Cultural Project

Flytter historiske bygninger

The Kiruna Historical Buildings Relocation and Cultural Project is an ambitious effort led by Veidekke in collaboration with LKAB. The project involves the relocation of five historic buildings in Kiruna as part of a larger societal transformation in which the city's core is being moved to a new location. This project has a contract value of approximately SEK 120 million and will be executed by Veidekke's subsidiary, Berggren & Bergman, utilizing a cooperative total enterprise approach.

Tredje fase av flyttingen

The buildings designated for relocation include several well-known wooden structures, commonly referred to as the SJ-houses, located at Rälsgatan 11-15 and Baningenjörsvägen 5 and 7, along with associated buildings. This relocation marks the third phase in an ongoing effort to move 39 culturally significant buildings by 2035. The effort is noteworthy for its collaborative nature, involving close coordination between LKAB, Berggren & Bergman, LTH Traktor, and ER Bygg through every phase of planning, documentation, and execution.

Ferdig rehabilitert innen 2024

The relocation of the buildings is slated for completion in the fall of 2022. Subsequent work, which includes rehabilitation, refurbishment, and additional construction, is expected to be finalized by the fall of 2024. The project is seen as a critical step in preserving Kiruna's cultural heritage while facilitating the necessary urban transformation. The contract has been registered in Veidekke's order reserve for the third quarter.