AF Gruppen to build new helicopter base for The Norwegian Defence Estates Agency (NDEA)

The Norwegian Defence Estates Agency (NDEA) has nominated AF Gruppen (AFG) as contractor for a new helicopter base at Sola.

OSLO, 10-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The contract includes building a new hangar and administration building for the 330 Squadron at Sola. The project also includes outdoor facilities on landside and airside. Landside work primarily comprises a new access road and parking areas, while airside work includes three helicopter stands and a new taxiway to the new fuel facility. Approximately 6 000 m2 gross area of new buildings will be erected, in addition to around 15,000 m2 of outdoor facilities.

The contract is a turnkey contract valued at NOK 107 million excluding VAT. Work commences in October, and the construction period is expected to last for 1 year.

– “This is an important and interesting contract for our building unit in Rogaland. We are very pleased that the NDEA has chosen AF as contractor for this project,” says Pål Egil Rønn, CEO of AF Gruppen.

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