Architecture, engineering and environment consultancy firm Sweco has been awarded a framework agreement by the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE) to provide consulting services related to flood and erosion protection measures across Norway.
The agreement has an estimated order value of Sek 140M (£11.2M) during the contract period from 2026–2027, with the option of two additional one-year extensions.
Under the agreement, Sweco will support projects aimed at reducing risks associated with flooding, riverbank erosion, landslides and other water-related ground movements.
The scope also includes climate adaptation measures designed to protect people, communities, property and critical infrastructure.
Sweco Norway business area president said: “Climate adaptation and water resilience are becoming increasingly critical priorities across the Nordic region and across Europe.
“Through this agreement, Sweco will contribute multidisciplinary expertise to help strengthen Norway’s preparedness and long-term protection against flooding and erosion.”
The NVE is Norway’s national authority for water and energy management. It operates under the Ministry of Energy and is responsible for regulating and overseeing the country’s hydropower resources, electricity markets, energy infrastructure, flood and landslide risk management, and hydrological monitoring.
The agency also plays a central role in supporting Norway’s energy security, renewable energy development and climate resilience initiatives.
A statement from Sweco said Norway has experienced a series of severe weather events in recent years, including Storm Hans in 2023 and Storm Ingunn in 2024, which “have highlighted the growing need for resilient infrastructure and strengthened national preparedness to address climate-related risks”.
Main image: Flooding in Gol, in Hallingdal Norway, in August 2023.
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