Veidekke builds for Swedish Public Roads Authorities
Joint-venture
The work will be executed in co-operation with Veidekke's construction operations in Norway.
"This is a joint-venture of which we have 60 per cent and Veidekke 40 per cent," Mr. Alexandersson explains. "By co-operating on projects of this kind within the group, we have a more competitive position when negotiations for contracts start," he says.
The Contracts
The largest contract is for section E6 Hogdal - Nordby E2 in Bohuslän (Sweden). The contract includes 2.7 km four-lane road and 6 km of additional roads. Two bridges, each approximately 220 m long, and a 200 m long supporting wall are also included. The contract is a turn-key contract of SEK 123 million. Completion date has been set for March 2003.
The second contract is for the construction of a road and two bridges in Ekshärad in Värmland (Sweden). The longest bridge has a length of 123 m and will be constructed of steel and concrete. The other bridge is 31 m long and will be made of concrete. In addition, a road of approximately 900 m will be built in connection with the bridges. The contract is a turn-key contract of SEK 47 million. The construction work will start in August this year and will be completed in October 2003.