SWECO to transform Tallinn's Freedom Square

SWECO to transform Tallinn's Freedom Square

Freedom Square in Tallinn is due for some major changes. SWECO has been awarded
a contract worth nearly EUR 1.1 million for detailed design of a rebuilding
project that will give the square a well-needed facelift.

“The area to be transformed is located in the historical section of Tallinn,
which is currently protected by special rules to preserve the cultural heritage
and environment. It will be a major challenge to work under these conditions,”
says Per Johansson, Managing Director of SWECO Eastern Europe. 

Freedom Square (also known as Vabaduse Square), is located in the heart of
Tallinn's Old Town district. The existing parking spaces around the site will be
moved underground to create a car-free zone with new walking streets. The area
surrounding the square will also be made more people-friendly with new green
zones and walking paths. SWECO has been chosen for design and detail plan the
entire rebuilding project. 

”The assignment is spectacular, and many people in Tallinn have opinions about
how the area should be developed,” according to Per Johansson.

The assignment will be carried out by SWECO's Estonian subsidiary, SWECO
Projekt. 

“It was our longstanding experience in complex road design in Tallinn that
enabled us to win the contract, says Aare Uusalu, Managing Director of SWECO
Projekt.

For further information please contact:
Per Johansson, Managing Director of SWECO Eastern Europe, + 46 734 12 66 68,
per.johansson@sweco.se
Aare Uusalu, Managing Director of SWECO Projekt, +372 501 48 61
aare.uusalu@sweco.ee

SWECO is the Nordic region's leading provider of consulting services with
combined expertise in engineering, environmental technology and architecture.
SWECO has around 4,900 employees in ten countries and recorded annual sales of
around SEK 3.9 billion in 2006. The company has projects currently underway in
some 75 countries worldwide. The SWECO share is quoted on the Stockholm Stock
Exchange. SWECO is a member of OMX Nordic Exchange in Stockholm.

This is the type of information that SWECO may be obligated to disclose in
accordance with the Swedish Securities Exchange and Clearing Operations Act
and/or the Financial Instruments Trading Act.