Stockholm is planning a significant renovation of the nearly 100-year-old Lovön water plant, according to reports from SVT Stockholm. The plant, which reportedly serves parts of Stockholm and 10 other municipalities, requires partial demolition to enable necessary upgrades.
Åsa Lindhagen (MP), Stockholm's environment and climate councilor, stated that the old facility has reached the end of its technical lifespan. "The old is worn out and is reaching its technical lifespan," Lindhagen said.
The old is worn out and is reaching its technical lifespan
Anna Folkesson of Stockholm Vatten och Avlopp explained that some parts of the technology can no longer be replaced, and renovation would involve demolishing certain sections. "To be able to renovate, we must demolish certain parts," Folkesson said, adding that attempting to renovate the existing structure would pose significant known and unknown risks to Stockholm's water supply.
The Lovön plant in Ekerö municipality was reportedly inaugurated in 1933 and was considered hypermodern at the time. While renovations have been carried out over the years, officials now say comprehensive modernization is necessary to ensure reliable water service for the region.
To be able to renovate, we must demolish certain parts
attempting to renovate the existing structure would pose significant known and unknown risks to Stockholm's water supply