Peab has secured a Skr190m ($21.8m) contract to construct a new crematorium building at Hovdestalund in Västerås for the Church of Sweden.
The contract signifies a significant investment in modernising local facilities to meet current environmental standards.
The new crematorium will feature several interconnecting sections spread across three floors, including visitor functions and staff rooms.
Church dean Daniel Eklund said: "We’re pleased that the construction of a new fossil-free crematorium can now get started. Hovdestalund is a beautiful and significant place for Västerås and we look forward to having a crematorium building that suits the environment, visitors and staff well."
Peab region manager Nils Staffansson said: "It's not often that new crematoria are built and at Peab we look forward to building such a vital building for the community that will meet today's demands and future needs as Västerås grows."
Situated in a protected area, the design incorporates the natural landscape, positioning the building behind trees on a slope. The crematorium’s ovens will be powered with locally produced biogas to align with environmental requirements.
Additionally, the project will introduce a new visitors' square, enhancing the overall experience.
This turnkey contract, which is based on a partnering approach, is scheduled to commence this month, with an expected completion date in June 2027.
Et Cetera Arkitekter, a domestic architect based in Västerås, has been entrusted with the entire project, from the initial sketches to the interior design.
The project will be officially registered by Peab in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Peab, a company with 14,000 employees and net sales of Skr58bn, is headquartered in Förslöv on the Bjäre Peninsula in southern Sweden.
The company's recent activities this month also include a Nkr141m contract for the renovation of 12 residential buildings in Tromsø, Norway, for Knausen Bostadsrättsförening.
The works are set to begin this month and are anticipated to be completed in 2027.
