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Croatian Times
Norvegian Statnett has signed a contract with the Croatian Dalekovod for the
construction of the controversial power line in Hardanger despite the
uncertainty in the project.
Statnett and the Croatian company Dalekovod signed construction contract
for the project Sima-Samnanger. The contract includes the construction
of the power line in Hardanger.
Pending the final decision
regarding Sima-Samnanger, Statnett has negotiated special conditions
related to cancellations of portions of the contract. Dalekovod has
decided to sign the contract despite the uncertainty in the project. The
project is estimated to cost about 180 million.
In October, work on the part of the line starts. This affects approximately 10 km starting in Samnanger, The Nordic Page has reported.
"We
have very good experience with Dalekovod and look forward to a new
collaboration. There was a great interest and keen competition among the
eligible European companies. Dalekovod won the competition on the basis
of an overall assessment of both financial and the plan and program for
working with health, safety and security, "said project manager Steinar
Bygdås.
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