Peab completes construction of the new jail in Halmstad
Peab has been entrusted to take over construction of the new jail in Halmstad as the main contractor. The project was halted when the previous contractor went into bankruptcy in January 2025. Peab will begin by focusing on enabling a secure and efficient restart of the project. The customer is Specialfastigheter and the contract is worth SEK 433 million.The new jail in Halmstad is an important part of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service's efforts to meet the greater need for detention cells in southern Sweden. The facility will accommodate around 80 beds and is being built in close