The Hammarö municipal council has voted to demolish five of ten historic wooden houses at Rolön in Skoghall, according to official reports. The decision, made by a majority of council members, has forced tenants in the affected houses to relocate. Only six council members voted against the demolition.
Thomas Bäckman (S), a council member, explained the decision: 'Unfortunately, we made such a decision because we had no choice from an economic perspective.' The local party Sans och Balans has criticized the move despite the overwhelming majority in favor of demolition.
Unfortunately, we made such a decision because we had no choice from an economic perspective.
Anders Ahl of Sans och Balans expressed strong opposition, stating: 'It is a cultural heritage that cannot be replaced, this is the soul of Skoghall.' The wooden houses at Rolön are considered significant cultural landmarks in the area.
The demolition process has now begun, marking the end of an era for these historic structures that have been part of Skoghall's identity for generations.
It is a cultural heritage that cannot be replaced, this is the soul of Skoghall.