Municipality of Gävle
| Date: | 7.10.2026 |
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| Country: | Sweden |
| Customer: | Municipality of Gävle |
| Amount in SEK: | SEK 1,500 million |
| Amount in EUR: | EUR 133 million |
| Maturity: | 10 years |
| Business sector: | Public Sector & Utilities |
Project
The credit facility has been provided to the Municipality of Gävle to finance investments in the Atlas wastewater treatment plant. The project will replace the existing Duvbacken wastewater treatment plant and provide modern treatment capacity for up to 150,000 population equivalents.
The total project cost is estimated to be approximately SEK 3 billion, with NIB and Kommuninvest each financing 50% of the investment.
Fulfilment of NIB’s mission
The project contributes to productivity by increasing wastewater treatment capacity from 120,000 to 150,000 population equivalents and introducing modern automated process management systems. The investment is expected to improve operational efficiency and reduce the risk of wastewater treatment becoming a bottleneck for housing, commercial and industrial development in the Gävle region.
Impact indicators related to the credit facility:
- Added wastewater treatment capacity (population equivalents)
Sustainability summary
This is a project with a potentially extensive environmental and/or social impact (category A, read more)
The project contributes to environmental protection through improved wastewater treatment performance and increased treatment capacity. Compared with the existing facility, the Atlas plant is expected to reduce pollutant discharges and improve water quality in receiving waterbodies. No significant negative environmental impacts are expected, and all the required permits are in place. The project is fully aligned with the EU Taxonomy for Sustainable Use of Water and Marine Resources, Water Supply, Sewerage and Waste Management.
