Kungsängsverket.

Kungsängsverket in Uppsala, the treatment plant that handles the majority of Uppsala’s wastewater, is said to be one of the world’s most efficient treatment plants. 20 million cubic meters of wastewater are treated at the plant every year. Impressive, especially considering its great age.

The plant’s first block was built in the 1940s. At that time, there were around 38 000 people living in Uppsala. Today, the population is closer to 210 000, and it’s set to grow. Uppsala is growing by leaps and bounds, which is the main reason why Kungsängsverket is in great need of renovation and, perhaps above all, modernization.

The building material of the future.

We won’t lie and say that we know exactly what the process looks like, which parts are being replaced or refurbished. What we do know is that NCC, which is running the project, is not only planning to modernize the facility, but also to future-proof it. And one of the many ways to do that includes the use of fiberglass.

The environment inside a wastewater treatment plant is incredibly demanding. We’re talking harsh chemicals and aggressive wastewater that cause most building materials to gradually corrode, rot or corrode away. In environments like these, fiberglass is therefore completely superior.

A corrosion-free delivery.

When planning the new pool, the choice between steel and fiberglass was quite simple. Our fiberglass deck with non-slip surface lays the foundation for safer walkways and bridges inside the facility. The need for maintenance is minimal and the service life is long, which goes hand in hand with NCC’s future thinking. It also provides major economic benefits. It’s what we call a classic win-win situation.