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.
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| Jan 2026 | 148 | 13 |
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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.
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.
The Stockholm Vatten AB board is set to approve a water and sewage fee increase effective January 1, 2027. Recurring charges for villas and apartment buildings in Stockholm and Huddinge will rise by 12 percent, costing an average villa about 83 SEK more per month. One-time connection fees are proposed to increase by an average of 32 percent, with the housing unit fee specifically rising by 45 percent.
The Board of Stockholm Vatten AB is proposed to adopt a new financial policy for the company. This policy, developed by Stockholms Stadshus AB and recommended for adoption by subsidiaries, outlines goals, guidelines, and responsibilities for financial operations, aiming to optimize the company’s long-term financial results while considering risks. The policy will be updated later this year.
The Board of Stockholm Vatten AB is recommended to approve the company's financial report for the first period and forecast for 2026. This report summarizes the company's finances and key events and ongoing work in water and waste operations. Notably, progress has been made during this period on the Lovö Södra and Tensta water towers, as well as new agreements for wastewater treatment with neighboring municipalities.
The Board of Stockholm Vatten AB is set to approve the financial monthly report for March 2026. This report indicates the company's loan debt reached SEK 35,470 million, an increase of SEK 477 million from the previous month, utilizing 82.5% of the credit framework, with the interest rate for March at 2.62 percent.
The Board of Stockholm Vatten AB reviewed and approved several key reports and plans, including the multi-year plan for 2027-2029, which details substantial investments to secure the city's water supply and wastewater management. They also made revised decisions for projects upgrading UV facilities in Norsborg and cancelled climate action projects in Bromsten.
The Board of Stockholm Avfall AB is proposed to approve several notifications, including responses to new reception criteria for recycling activities in Löten, Ekerö, proposed legal changes due to the EU's revised wastewater directive, and a program for events in Stockholm city. The board will also be informed about the company's revised policies and minutes from municipal council and annual general meetings for Stockholm Vatten och Avfall AB.
The Board of Stockholm Avfall AB is proposed to approve membership in the association Rättvist Byggande (Fair Construction). This is part of the company's efforts to combat work-related crime, aiming to foster fair competition and crime-free construction in Stockholm. The membership will enable Rättvist Byggande to assist with checks on labor law conditions and crime risks during procurements and ongoing contracts, thereby enhancing residents' safety.
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