SOLNA, Sweden, Feb. 28, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- NCC has been commissioned by the National Road Administration's Western Region to construct a section of Highway 48 between Borgunda and Skovde. This turnkey contract is worth SEK 245 million.
The section to be built will comprise a 2.4-kilometer dual two lane highway located in Skultorp. The project includes construction of an approximately 700-meter concrete tunnel and five bridges.
The concrete tunnel will pass under the P4 Regiment's exercise field and its construction is a prerequisite for the Regiment's Artillery Division continuing its operations. Construction of the tunnel will be technologically complex, since very high groundwater pressure will complicate foundation-engineering work.
Work will commence in March and extend over two and a half years, meaning the project will be completed in autumn 2005. It is estimated that a total of about 50 employees will be involved in the project.
"This project has been discussed for many years. Now that it has finally been approved, it is gratifying that we have been commissioned to undertake this important assignment. We have the technology and the expertise required for this type of highly complex tunnel work," said Richard Thorpo, Department Manager at NCC Construction Sweden.
For further information, please contact: Richard Thorpo, Department Manager NCC Construction Sweden Tel +46 31 771 5460 or +46 70 549 1791 Thomas Lidberg, Business Manager NCC Construction Sweden Tel +46 500 447920 or +46 70 642 2960 Gisela Lindstrand, Press Relations Manager NCC AB Tel +46 8 585 52346 or +46 70 392 9500
All of NCC's press releases are available on www.ncc.info NCC is one of the leading construction and property development companies in the Nordic region. NCC had in 2002 sales of SEK 45 billion, with 25,000 employees.
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