Municipal company Falu energi och vatten has terminated its contract with NCC for a new wastewater treatment plant in Falun, estimated at around two billion kronor. Reasons include delays, higher costs, and significant changes to the project. A new procurement process is planned.
On March 23, 2026, Falu energi och vatten announced it is terminating the collaboration agreement with construction firm NCC for the Framtidens Främby project, a new wastewater treatment plant in Falun. The initiative, approved by the municipal council just over two weeks ago, was set to cost around two billion kronor with construction starting this autumn. The decision stems from delays, costs exceeding expectations, and the project's altered scope, which the company deems unfeasible to continue, stated CEO Johan Hedman. Initially planned as a renovation of the existing facility, it shifted to building a new one adjacent due to the old plant reaching its technical lifespan. Hedman remarked: 'We are applying the brakes now' and 'This is a completely different project from the start'. Termination costs are estimated at 25 million kronor. Hedman assured no impact on Falun residents: the existing plant suffices for treatment, and water/sewage taxes remain unaffected. The timeline for a new build is uncertain pending fresh procurement.
