The hospital will be sited in Sweden’s northernmost city Kiruna, which is being relocated three kilometres to the east, due to the expansion of the iron ore mine – the town’s primary economic resource.

The client for the hospital project is the local authority Region Norrbotten and the new hospital is expected to be ready in 2029–2031.

Kiruna’s new hospital will be built in an old mining area and is tasked with providing the same healthcare services as the current hospital, but in improved, rationalised and future-proof premises.

“From Sweco’s side, we’re ready to contribute our expertise to help create this important component of societal infrastructure that will benefit the citizens of Kiruna for many years to come,” said Ann-Louise Lökholm Klasson, business area president of Sweco in Sweden.

“Our goal is not just to create a hospital that meets today’s healthcare needs, but one that also is sustainable, robust and adapted for the future.”

Sweco will plan and design the building and surroundings and ensure that the project not only fulfils the functional requirements but also becomes a landmark building for Kiruna residents.

“Sweco has significant experience in planning, designing and managing construction projects for hospitals,” said Lökholm Klasson. “We’re supporting Region Norrbotten with a multidisciplinary team that combines local expertise, advanced engineering and architecture skills – and that can manage the unique challenges of building north of the Arctic Circle.”

As lead consultant Sweco will take overall responsibility for the programme documentation.