Södermalm

The Real Estate Department plans a comprehensive renovation of the green-classified building Pelarbacken Större 4 on Götgatan, Södermalm, which currently houses Södergården community centre, Söderbokhandeln bookstore, and other shops. This renovation will address the building's poor condition and lack of modern standards (e.g., an elevator), ensuring compliance with fire safety and accessibility laws, improving energy efficiency, and preserving its cultural-historical value. All tenants will need to evacuate from Q3 2026 to Q2 2028 during the works.

The City of Stockholm plans to replace the running tracks, artificial turf, and athletic surfaces at Zinkensdamms IP on Södermalm due to wear and tear, and to improve drainage. The aim is for Zinkensdamms IP to remain a modern and safe venue for elite, amateur, and school sports, as well as the general public, with completion hoped for before the Midnattsloppet in August 2026.

The City of Stockholm will investigate the future of Eriksdalsbadet, the city's largest and most visited swimming facility with approximately 1.5 million annual visitors, due to urgent structural and waterproofing deficiencies. The investigation, costing up to 25 million SEK, will explore three options: a full renovation, renovating the current facility and moving the national arena section elsewhere, or building a completely new facility. The goal is to ensure swimming functions for the public, associations, and national competitions, with a preliminary study expected in early 2027.

The City of Stockholm is planning a major renovation of the property Pelarbacken Större 4 on Götgatan, Södermalm, which houses Södergården, Söderbokhandeln, and other shops. This culturally significant building is in poor condition and requires modernization to meet current fire safety, accessibility, and energy efficiency standards. The project, expected to finish by summer 2028, will include installing an elevator, demolishing a courtyard building, and temporarily relocating tenants, with the Culture Committee acting as the primary tenant for association activities.

The City of Stockholm has decided to replace the running tracks, artificial turf, and athletics surfaces at Zinkensdamms IP on Södermalm, as they have reached the end of their lifespan and are heavily worn. Work will begin after the bandy season and is expected to be completed before the Midnattsloppet in August 2026. This ensures the sports facility remains a crucial venue for elite sports, recreational sports, and school sports.

The City of Stockholm will investigate the future of Eriksdalsbadet, the city's largest and most visited swimming facility, which suffers from urgent building deficiencies. The investigation, estimated to cost up to SEK 25 million, will examine three options: a complete renovation of the current facility, a complete renovation with the national arena moved to a separate location, or building an entirely new facility on the same site. The aim is to ensure Eriksdalsbadet continues to serve the public, sports clubs, and as a national arena for aquatics in the long term.

The heads of the labor market administration discussed several matters, including ongoing renovations at Komvux Södermalm disrupting operations and plans to move offices from Palmfelt Center to Tensta by late 2028 at the earliest. They also approved "Lärkedjan," a new 20.3 million SEK project aiming to help individuals with mild intellectual disabilities secure jobs as care or kitchen assistants, with a target employment rate of 55%.

A motion by Jonas Naddebo (C) proposed expanding Hammarbybacken with an additional peak and raising the existing one, using excavation masses from subway construction to create more skiing and cycling activities and strengthen Stockholm's position as an event city. The City Executive Board rejected the proposal, citing a lack of surplus masses and significant natural values in the area that need to be considered.

Councillor Nike Örbrink (Christian Democrats) proposed allowing seniors to bring their own alcohol to city meeting places like Lusthuset Hornstull, enabling them to "add a touch of luxury to everyday life" similar to younger generations. The City Executive Board rejected the motion, citing the Alcohol Act, which would prohibit the sale of non-alcoholic beverages like coffee if alcohol were permitted, stating that local regulations cannot override this.

The Centre Party proposed developing Stadsgårdskajen with 180 new homes and 25,000 sqm of office and commercial space, by decking over the road with terraced buildings and adding a promenade, park, marina, open-air bath, and stage. However, the City Executive Board deemed the proposal too problematic due to its negative impact on national cultural heritage interests, high costs associated with decking, and ongoing extensive development work in the area.

Two Liberal politicians proposed evaluating Stockholm's environmental zones, particularly in Gamla stan and Södermalm, for their impact on air quality, emissions, residents, and businesses, and comparing them with measures in other cities. The City Executive Board responded that ongoing evaluations already show positive effects on air quality, though compliance needs improvement, and they plan to introduce a stricter environmental zone in the City area.

Therese Lindström (M) inquired with Traffic Commissioner Lars Strömgren (MP) about the traffic chaos in southern Stockholm, particularly around Gullmarsplan, Hammarby, and Skansbron, due to concurrent roadworks, asking if it could have been avoided and what measures are planned. Strömgren responded that major projects in a growing city inevitably cause disruptions, and while the Traffic Office coordinates efforts and sets high standards for traffic during construction, the one-way street on Skansbron was necessary for worker safety. Traffic on Skansbron is expected to normalize by December 9, 2025, with Johanneshov traffic interchange opening in late 2025.

The Moderates question why Stockholm's market stall fees are increasing, arguing it harms small businesses and makes the city duller, noting that fees are rising at 32 of nearly 40 squares, including Medborgarplatsen and Kista Torg. The Green Party responds that the fee hike updates a 2012 system to reflect the attractiveness and commercial value of each square, aiming for more transparent and localized pricing to foster sustainable, quality market trading, while still being affordable compared to renting commercial space.

The project for Stockholm's future wastewater treatment (SFA) has an update for February 2026. Work on rebuilding Henriksdals treatment plant and a new tunnel from Bromma is proceeding as planned, with wastewater from Bromma expected to be diverted to Henriksdals in 2028 and the entire plant completed by 2031. The budget is 19.5 billion SEK (at March 2023 price levels), and the project is following its revised time and cost plan, despite ongoing risks concerning the facility's condition, market conditions, and material availability.

Stockholm Vatten AB requires an additional SEK 140 million to repair and replace an outlet pipe at the Henriksdal Wastewater Treatment Plant. The existing pipe, dating from the 1940s, is damaged and is releasing untreated wastewater near the shoreline at Saltsjökvarn, violating its environmental permit. The increased cost is primarily due to unexpected seepages of lake water during construction, necessitating extra measures to complete the project safely and environmentally responsibly.

Stockholm Water AB proposes approving an increased budget of SEK 38 million, to a total of SEK 60 million, for a project on Hornsbruksgatan. This is due to unexpectedly large amounts of rock and proximity to the subway, which is delaying the work to renew water and sewer lines for 36 new homes. The project is planned for completion in the third quarter of 2027 and aims to improve the water and sewer supply and reduce the risk of basement flooding in the area.

Stockholm Vatten AB plans to invest up to SEK 225 million to modernize and improve the treatment process at Henriksdal Wastewater Treatment Plant. The funds will be used to replace old machinery in the aeration basins (bioline 2-5) to ensure the plant can handle future wastewater treatment needs, especially with the connection of wastewater from Bromma Wastewater Treatment Plant. The work will be carried out in stages between 2026 and 2031.

The Social Services Administration and the Södermalm District Administration plan to build a new group home with 13 apartments for individuals with disabilities on the Svärdet 8 property in Södermalm. The residence, expected to be ready by 2028, will be rented out by Micasa Fastigheter, with an estimated annual rental cost of approximately 3.5 million SEK. This initiative is part of the city's strategy to reduce the deficit in special housing accommodations by 2035.

The Liberals propose that the City of Stockholm evaluate its environmental zones, including those in Gamla stan and Södermalm, to assess their impact on air quality, emissions, residents, and businesses, and whether their benefits are proportionate to their effects. The City responds that ongoing evaluations for both current and future environmental zones are already underway, noting positive effects on air quality despite challenges with compliance.

Two politicians from the Sweden Democrats want the City of Stockholm to halt plans for building a senior residence next to the historic Hoving Manor on Södermalm. They argue the proposed building would obstruct the view from the manor and turn the cultural reserve into a courtyard house, suggesting instead that the senior residence be built in an existing office building nearby.