Skanska to build rock caverns for Sweden's radioactive waste repository

Skanska has entered into an agreement with Svensk Kärnbränslehantering AB (SKB) for the construction of new rock caverns intended for the final repository of short-lived radioactive waste (SFR) in Forsmark, Sweden. The contract is valued at approximately SEK 1 billion (roughly EUR 90 million).

The construction work is scheduled to commence in July 2026 and is expected to be completed by the end of 2030. The project involves the excavation and construction of new underground spaces that will expand the existing repository facility. SKB is responsible for the management of radioactive waste in Sweden.

The final repository is designed to accommodate all short-lived radioactive waste generated by Sweden's nuclear power plants. Skanska's role in this project is to deliver the essential infrastructure required for the safe and secure long-term storage of this waste.

This undertaking represents a significant construction project for Skanska, highlighting its expertise in complex underground engineering. The contract is part of Sweden's ongoing efforts to manage its nuclear waste responsibly.