Sunday, 18 October 2026
Swedish construction group Skanska has secured a contract worth NOK 320 million, equivalent to approximately SEK 310 million, to develop a new municipal healthcare facility in Egersund, southwestern Norway. The agreement with Eigersund Municipality covers the planning and construction of the Langevann Healthcare Centre, a project intended to modernise local healthcare infrastructure and improve the delivery of services for elderly residents and other patients.
The development will provide approximately 8,000 square metres of accommodation, bringing several municipal healthcare functions together within one location. The facility will include a residential care home with 60 rooms, a daytime activity centre, a central kitchen and additional premises for healthcare and social care services. By concentrating these activities in a purpose-built building, the municipality aims to improve coordination between services while creating a more practical environment for residents, visitors and healthcare professionals.
The project will involve replacing sections of the existing healthcare buildings with facilities designed to accommodate changing service requirements. The new centre is intended to provide greater flexibility in how accommodation and treatment areas are organised, allowing the municipality to respond to future operational needs. The investment also reflects the importance of adapting public healthcare infrastructure to the requirements of an ageing population and evolving care standards.
Skanska is scheduled to begin construction in November 2026, with the completed facility expected to be handed over in January 2029. The company will include the NOK 320 million agreement in its Nordic construction order bookings for the fourth quarter of 2026. The contract value excludes value-added tax, according to information released in Norway.
The Langevann development represents a substantial municipal investment in modern healthcare accommodation. In addition to providing residential care, the centre will support activities and services intended to improve the daily experience of patients and elderly residents. The inclusion of shared operational facilities, including food preparation and support services, is expected to allow different healthcare functions to operate within a coordinated setting.
For Skanska, the contract adds to its portfolio of public-sector construction projects in the Nordic region, where investment in healthcare and community infrastructure remains an important source of development activity. The Egersund project will require the delivery of a specialised building combining residential accommodation, healthcare facilities and operational support areas, with construction planned over approximately 26 months.
The investment also illustrates the continuing role of local authorities in renewing essential public buildings. As municipalities reassess the condition and suitability of existing healthcare facilities, projects such as Langevann demonstrate how new construction can support changes in service provision while replacing older accommodation. Once completed in early 2029, the centre is expected to provide Eigersund Municipality with a consolidated healthcare facility designed to serve the community over the longer term.
