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The Board of AB Stockholmshem is required to respond to the City Audit Office's 2025 annual report, which assesses whether the company's operations are efficient, financially sound, and have adequate internal controls. While the report generally found the company's operations to be well-managed, it highlighted the need for continued work on clarifying responsibilities and improving internal controls, particularly regarding fire safety, documentation of indoor environment cases, inventory and waste management, and following up on previous recommendations.

The Board of Stockholm Vatten och Avfall AB is proposed to approve several reported matters, including referral responses concerning reception criteria for recycling activities in Löten, Ekerö, and proposed regulatory amendments related to the EU's revised wastewater directive. Additionally, the board will be informed of the company's revised policies and minutes from the municipal council meeting, along with the annual general meetings for Stockholm Vatten och Avfall AB, Stockholm Vatten AB, and Stockholm Avfall AB.

The Board of Stockholm Vatten och Avfall AB is recommended to approve a status report for major investment projects exceeding 200 million SEK during the first four months of 2026. The report details the status of 42 projects, noting the cancellation of climate action plans in Bromsten (balancing reservoirs and ponds) and the new recycling center (ÅVC) in Lövsta due to Stockholm Exergi's inability to secure permits for a combined heat and power plant in the area. It also highlights budget deviations in several projects, attributed to factors such as price increases and unexpected geological conditions.

Stockholm Vatten och Avfall AB is proposed to approve a status report for the Stockholm's Future Wastewater Treatment (SFA) project in June 2026. This project, which includes closing the Bromma treatment plant and expanding the Henriksdal plant to serve approximately 1.6 million people by 2040, is proceeding as planned. Wastewater from Bromma is expected to be diverted to Henriksdal in 2028, with the Henriksdal plant fully completed by 2031 at a budget of 22.5 billion SEK.

The Board of Stockholm Vatten och Avfall AB is to review the company's statement on the City Audit's 2025 annual report. While the City Audit found the company generally managed its operations effectively and economically, it noted shortcomings in internal control, work environment efforts, and the handling of demolition materials. The company is proposed to approve the action plans to address these recommendations.

The Board of Stockholm Vatten och Avfall AB is proposed to approve an updated instruction for attestation and procurement. These changes aim to modernize and streamline routines, primarily by replacing physical attestation letters with digital handling in the financial system. Additionally, the monetary limit for department heads and procurement managers to initiate procurements and sign agreements is proposed to increase from 10 million SEK to 20 million SEK.

The Board of Stockholm Vatten och Avfall AB is proposed to adopt the financial policy of Stockholms Stadshus AB. This policy, already established by Stockholms Stadshus AB, aims to provide goals, guidelines, and rules for financial operations within the group. An updated version of the policy will be proposed later in the year.

The Board of Stockholm Vatten och Avfall AB is proposed to approve the company's financial report for the first four-month period of the year and the forecast for 2026. The report provides an overview of revenues, costs, and financial results, and details how the company's operations contribute to the city's overall goals, including drinking water supply, waste management, and environmental work.

The Board of Stockholm Vatten och Avfall AB is recommended to approve the financial monthly report for March 2026. This report details the company's loan debt of SEK 35,470 million, a SEK 477 million increase from the previous month. It also outlines the municipal group's financial standing, including risks and interest rate outlooks, forecasting an interest expense of SEK 1,033.3 million for the company over the next 12 months.

The City Council will review minutes from the Stockholm Vatten och Avfall AB board meeting on May 8, 2026. This includes approving a multi-year plan for 2027-2029, outlining investments in the city's future water supply and wastewater management. The board also approved a plan for energy efficiency measures and solar panels for 2026, and presented outcomes for 2025.

The Stockholm Vatten AB board is proposed to approve membership in the Rättvist Byggande association, as part of the company's efforts against work-related crime and to ensure fair construction practices. This membership will allow Rättvist Byggande to assist with contractor and subcontractor checks during procurement and ongoing projects, ensuring compliance with labor laws and preventing criminality.

The Board of Stockholm Vatten AB is recommended to approve a status report on quaternary treatment at Henriksdal wastewater treatment plant. This report details the implementation of a new treatment step to meet the EU's revised wastewater directive, which mandates the removal of pharmaceuticals and other micropollutants. The project has investigated three technical solutions based on activated carbon and ozone, and a pilot plant has been built at Henriksdal to test the most promising alternatives.

Stockholm Vatten AB is proposed to approve a report detailing the company's development and innovation projects in water and wastewater. The report describes about 30 ongoing projects, primarily focused on purification, climate neutrality, circular flows, micropollutant management, and digitalizing the drinking water network. The company collaborates with universities, research institutes, and other water organizations, both domestically and internationally.

The board of Stockholm Vatten AB is proposed to approve a status report for major investment projects exceeding 200 million SEK during the first four-month period of 2026. This report details the progress of 42 projects, with an estimated total cost of nearly 38 billion SEK, highlighting risks such as index adjustments and geological challenges. Noteworthy projects include new residential areas in Älvsjödalen and Loviseberg, and a tramline in southern Stockholm.

The Stockholm Vatten AB board is asked to approve a status report in June 2026 for the Stockholm Future Wastewater Treatment project. This project is progressing on time and budget, and involves closing the Bromma treatment plant and expanding the Henriksdal plant to serve approximately 1.6 million people by 2040. Wastewater will be diverted from Bromma to Henriksdal in 2028, with the Henriksdal plant fully completed in 2031.

The Board of Stockholm Vatten och Avfall is recommended to approve the company's actions regarding the City Audit Office's 2025 annual report. The report, which reviewed the company's operations, finances, internal governance, and control, including areas like work-related crime and circular management, largely found the company well-managed. However, improvements are needed in systematic internal control, investment governance, and work environment efforts, for which the company has presented action plans.

The Board of Stockholm Vatten AB is proposed to update and establish instructions for how the company handles purchases and payments. These changes aim to modernize and streamline processes, including digitalizing authorization rights instead of using physical letters, and raising the procurement approval limit for department and purchasing managers from 10 to 20 million SEK.

Stockholm Vatten AB is proposed to decide on renovating a pressure pipeline from Åkeslund's wastewater pumping station near Brommaplan. This pipeline is in poor condition, has leaked treated wastewater into Lake Mälaren several times, and requires urgent action. The measure involves renovating approximately 120 meters of the pipeline in its current location for 22 million SEK, serving as a short-term solution while a more long-term plan for the pumping station is developed.

Stockholm Vatten AB proposes the construction of a new heating plant in Henriksdal to improve sludge treatment at the Henriksdal wastewater treatment plant. This project involves installing two heat pumps to recover process heat, enhancing energy efficiency and reducing climate impact, at an estimated cost of SEK 226 million with completion expected by 2029.

The Stockholm Vatten AB board is proposed to approve the reinvestment in the high-voltage switchgear in western Norsborg, allocating SEK 16 million for the planning phase. The total project budget, including future cost increases, is estimated at SEK 204 million, aiming to modernize the facility and ensure a stable water supply.