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Biltema seeks Östersund site after 20-year effort

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Biltema seeks Östersund site after 20-year effort
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  • Biltema has tried to establish in Östersund for over 20 years.
  • Previous plans in Lillänge failed in 2018 due to traffic issues.
  • Changes at Torråsen may allow new commercial development at Odenskog.

According to local media reports, several different sites have been considered for Biltema's establishment over the years. One potential location in Lillänge fell through in 2018 due to traffic concerns. However, the defense establishment in Torråsen has changed conditions for tackling traffic problems at the Odenskog interchange, which opens new possibilities for another commercial site in Lillänge, according to Östersund municipality.

Biltema's marketing director criticized the municipality's announcement, calling it remarkable that the company learned about the project via media. The specific timeline for Biltema's potential establishment remains unclear, and it is unknown which other sites besides Lillänge are still under consideration.

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