An environmental inventory at Bolagshagen in Kärrgruvan, Norberg Municipality, Sweden, has revealed a long list of hazardous waste in apartment buildings, along with items that may be sellable on the second-hand market. Kristiina Pousar, a technical strategist at Norberg Municipality, stated that she is not surprised the buildings contained environmentally hazardous substances but expressed disappointment at the variety of environmental toxins. The municipality acquired four of the five apartment buildings in Kärrgruvan at the end of 2024 with the aim of demolishing them to prevent social dumping, and they have been vacant for over a year.
In May, the question of the demolition project, valued in the 20-million class, will be taken up by Norberg's municipal council. However, when the actual demolition can begin remains unclear, as it needs to be procured. Johanna Odö (S) expressed a wish for it to happen this year but noted that it depends on receiving bids.
I am not surprised the buildings contained environmentally hazardous substances but expressed disappointment at the variety of environmental toxins.
I wish for it to happen this year but noted that it depends on receiving bids.