Peab has been commissioned to rebuild and extend the Lucerna wastewater treatment plant in Västervik. The customer is Västervik Miljö och
The Lucerna treatment plant in Västervik, which treats wastewater for the city of Västervik, will undergo an extensive renovation and extension. The plant was built in 1972 and needs to be upgraded to meet stricter laws and environmental requirements and be prepared to handle greater amounts of wastewater. The capacity expansion will result in a state-of-the-art facility that will also contribute to improving the situation in the
The treatment plant will be equipped with a new intake building and filter building. Pools will have flexible zones with smart digital steering and these modern facilities will contribute to a sustainable working environment.
The entire project is characterized by sustainability thinking. Existing buildings will be preserved as far as possible, and made more efficient to reduce energy consumption. The plant will have an energy self-sufficiency rate of 70 percent with solar panels and electricity and heat generated by a gas engine.. In addition, rainwater will be treated before it reaches the sea, which means a cleaner
"Naturally as community builders we are very happy and proud to participate in and contribute to a safe and reliable water environment in Västervik. We look forward to carrying out this project, together with Västervik Miljö och
"This investment will have a positive impact on both our health and our society by reducing pollution and developing a cleaner water environment," says Ruben Öberg, Development Manager Västervik Miljö och
Peab's commission is a shared contract and will start in
The project will be order registered in the second quarter 2024.
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For further information, please contact:
Juha Hartomaa, Head of Investor Relations Peab, 072 533 31 45
Peab is the Nordic Community Builder with 14,000 employees and net sales of
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