Skanska builds multi-purpose event center in Clarksville, Tennessee, USA for USD 73M, about SEK 610M

Skanska has signed a contract with Montgomery County to build a multi-purpose event center (MPEC) in Clarksville, Tennessee, USA. The contract is worth USD 73M, about SEK 610M, which will be included in the US order bookings for the first quarter 2021.

The project is a 23,200 square meter multi-purpose event venue accommodating Austin Peay State University (APSU) men’s and women’s basketball programs, ice hockey, concerts and other civic and entertainment functions. The main arena will accommodate more than 5,000 seats, and includes suites and concessions areas. The venue will have two sheets of ice for hockey with supporting locker rooms, an APSU practice court, and APSU locker rooms and meeting rooms.                   

Construction has already begun, and the project is scheduled for completion in the fourth quarter of 2022.

Skanska is one of the leading construction- and project development companies in U.S., specialized in building construction, civil infrastructure and developing commercial properties in select U.S. markets. Skanska USA had sales of SEK 66 billion in 2020 and had about 7,600 employees in its operations.

For further information please contact:

Elizabeth Locke, Communications Director, Skanska USA, tel +1 214 763 52 55

Andreas Joons, Press Officer, Skanska AB, tel +46 (0)10 449 04 94

Direct line for media, tel +46 (0)10 448 88 99

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Skanska is a world leader in construction and project development in select markets throughout the Nordic region, Europe and USA. Driven by the Group’s values, Skanska contributes to a better society by providing innovative and sustainable solutions. The Group has about 32,500 employees, and 2020 revenue totaled SEK 159 billion.