Skip to content

The Riihimaki.fi website uses Google Translate.

The City Council will discuss the Voimala project at its meeting on November 6

2.11.2023 Releases Welfare and health Station area Vigor City Board Power station

The red brick power station building with chimneys in front on the right, Matkakeskus and the railway in the picture on the left.
Photo: Kimmo Haapanen

In addition to the mayor's budget proposal, the progress of the Voimala project will be discussed by the city council on Monday, November 6. The city of Riihimäki has been looking for ideas for a new use of the old power plant property located next to the railway station.

Voimala's future operational concept report was published in June 2023. In the concept, the former power plant turns into a factory of culture and experiences for lovers of music, culture, robotics, design and well-being.

The results of the market dialogue have been completed

In September-October 2023, the city organized a market dialogue to survey the interest of potential project developers, investors and operators in the project. The dialogue also evaluated the best implementation model for the project from the city's point of view.

Based on the summary of the market dialogue, it is suggested to the city government that it authorizes the city manager to tender and order project development consulting. The goal of the project development phase is to reach binding agreements with Voimala's investor, tenants and hall operator to enable the start of the construction phase.

A landmark of the Riihimäki station area

Voimala is a red brick building with a floor area of ​​approximately 5 square meters, which serves as a landmark in the Riihimäki station area. It is located next to the train station at Paloheimonkatu 000, 2 Riihimäki.

The goal is for Voimala to be in use in 2027, when a housing fair is also planned for Riihimäki.

Voimala's preparation will proceed with a market dialogue between project developers and investors in September (September 13.9)

Voimala.info

Agenda of the City Council 6.11.

The mayor's proposal for the budget of the city of Riihimäki (November 2.11)