Skanska Constructs Shopping Center in Espoo for Citycon

The future Lippulaiva shopping center in Espoo will be constructed by Skanska.

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Skanska Constructs Shopping Center in Espoo for Citycon

Finland — Skanska has signed a contract with Citycon Oyj, a leading owner, manager and developer of urban shopping centres in the Nordic and Baltic region, to construct the Lippulaiva shopping center in Espoo, Finland. The contract is worth about EUR 170 M, about SEK 1.8 billion, which will be included in the Nordic order bookings for the fourth quarter 2019.

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The shopping center, located in the Espoonlahti area, will have a gross area of 44,000 square meters. The complex will include a bus terminal and parking facilities for both cars and bicycles, as well as facilities for public services. The main focus area of the shopping center will be groceries, and there will be about 80 different stores and services available. Lippulaiva will be a zero net energy building.

Skanska will begin the preparations for its construction works immediately, and the expected completion time for the project is spring 2022.

Anthon Näsström

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