The County Council has approved the development in Kaupanger!

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The final decision on the development of Sogndal VGS at Kaupanger, with rental part for ViteMeir is in place.

– This is an important milestone for the project. It is gratifying to see that the public sector, led by the County Council, is showing the way and is committed to investing in the youth and the future of the county, says Tor Arne Ness, chairman of the board of ViteMeir .

The development process began in 2016, when initiators from the business community in Kaupanger initiated a dialogue with the County Municipality about a joint venture between Sogndal VGS and a science center. Since then, the process has been well-developed and successful. An architectural firm has been hired to prepare a preliminary sketch for the space and functional program.

– It will now be exciting to participate in the process further, not least with a view to the interaction phase with the client and contractor in the fall. There are many details that need to be put in place to create our own area for interactive exhibitions with associated facilities.

Co-location

A concept for a collaboration between Sogndal High school and ViteMeir in a new building to be located on the site where Sogndal VGS today has a line for transport and logistics. A central location just off Rv 5.

 

Such a joint effort and such a building provide space for several functions such as

  • Advanced training in more suitable premises and outdoor areas

  • Science center for kindergartens, schools, higher education institutions and the leisure market

  • A meeting point for business and industry with space for sharing expertise and innovation work

The total net space program is set at 3658 m2, of which the rental portion of the science center constitutes approximately 2000 m2.

Become an exciting melting pot

Construction is scheduled to start in January/February 2020, with the opening of ViteMeir during the 2020/2021 school year.

– This will be an exciting melting pot where several players are brought together, says Marianne Jevnaker, project manager for ViteMeir We want to create a new arena and meeting place that brings together dissemination, engaging learning and business in the region, and add:

– I look forward to the construction process now getting underway. There are many important pieces that need to be put in place to create a good framework for interactive communication for different user groups. Together with the client and contractor, I believe we will find good solutions for this.

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