K2A Knaust & Andersson Fastigheter AB and Samhällsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden AB have jointly signed rental agreements with the Swedish Police Authority and the Swedish Prison and Probation Service to let a total of approximately 42,500 square metres of space in Västerås. The total annual rental value of the agreements is over SEK 95 million with a contract term of 20 years. Construction of the property is scheduled to begin in 2023 and occupancy is planned for 2026. Taken together, the agreements are the largest office letting in Sweden since 2019 and one of the five largest lettings since the start of the millenium.

The rental agreements were signed via Slaggborn Västerås AB, which owns the property in question. 50 per cent of Slaggborn Västerås AB is owned by K2A and 50% by SBB. The validity of the rental agreements was subject to government approval.

At today's cabinet meeting, on 19 May, the government approved the Swedish Police Authority's rental agreement while the Swedish Prison and Probation Service's agreement was approved earlier this spring. The procurement of contractors has begun and project planning of system documentation will commence shortly. The new judicial centre will employ about 110 people and recruitment will begin well in advance of the opening.

The new employees will be offered training and lengthy internships at other centres. The buildings will be environmentally certified. A decision on the type of certification will be taken in conjunction with the preparation of system documentation for the project.