Skanska signs additional contract to expand hospital in Astoria, Oregon, USA for USD 153M, about SEK 1.6 billion
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Skanska has secured an additional contract worth USD 153 million (approximately SEK 1.6 billion) with Columbia Memorial Hospital for a hospital expansion project in Astoria, Oregon, USA. This contract will be included in the US order bookings for Q4 2024. The project involves a four-story, 16,900 square meter expansion to the existing hospital, featuring an enlarged emergency department, improved operating rooms, and larger patient rooms.
Earlier in 2024, Skanska signed an initial contract for this project valued at USD 74 million, bringing the total contract value to USD 227 million (about SEK 2.4 billion). The expansion aims to enable Columbia Memorial Hospital to offer new services and cutting-edge medical technology. Construction began on September 6, 2024, with an expected completion date in November 2027.
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- Secured additional contract worth USD 153 million, increasing total contract value to USD 227 million
- Project included in US order bookings for Q4 2024
- Expansion will allow hospital to provide new services and latest medical technology
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STOCKHOLM, Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Skanska has signed an additional contract with Columbia Memorial Hospital for a hospital expansion project in Astoria, Oregon, USA. The contract is worth USD 153M, about SEK 1.6 billion, which will be included in the US order bookings for the fourth quarter of 2024.
The project includes a four story 16,900 square meter (182,000-SF) expansion to the existing hospital to include an expanded emergency department, improved operating rooms, larger patient rooms, space for mechanical equipment, among other enhancements. The expansion will allow Columbia Memorial Hospital to provide new services and the latest medical technology to address the community's health needs.
Earlier this year, Skanska signed a contract for this project for USD 74M. The total contract value is now USD 227M, about SEK 2.4 billion.
Work began September 6, 2024, and the project is expected to complete in November 2027.
For further information please contact:
Daniela Arellano, Communications Director, Skanska USA, tel +1 -213-317-4977
Andreas Joons, Press Officer, Skanska Group, tel +46 76 870 75 51
Direct line for media, tel +46 (0)10 448 88 99
This and previous releases can also be found at www.skanska.com.
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