The costs of the Riihimäki swimming pool may increase more than planned

The City of Riihimäki is preparing for the possibility that the costs of the swimming pool may increase by approximately 900 euros. The Technical Committee will discuss the need for additional funding for the swimming pool renovation project at its meeting on 000 May 14. From the Committee, the matter regarding additional funding will proceed to the consideration of the City Board and City Council.

The total funding for the renovation of the swimming pool was 15,1 million euros when the project began. As the renovation progressed, needs for additional and modification work emerged, resulting in the city council changing the budget to 16,9 million euros. Now the amount may increase to 17,8 million euros.

The additional appropriation proposal has been forecasted for the upcoming negotiations for the main contract, ongoing costs for the developer, and potential cost risks related to the project. The amount may also fall short if the estimated risks do not materialize. At this point, the project budget has exceeded approximately 320 euros.

The renovation of the Riihimäki swimming pool received a state sports facility grant of 800 euros.

The Riihimäki swimming pool opened to city residents on February 26, 2025. The swimming pool was under renovation for two years from February 2023.

The main designer of the basic renovation of the swimming hall has been Yrjö Majamaa from Arkkitehtitoimisto Majamaa Oy. The design consultant for the project was Vahanen Suunnittelupalvelut Oy, which was sold in part to AFRY at the beginning of 2022 (AFRY Finland Oy). The main contractor has been Consti Korjausrakentaminen Oy.

Technical Committee Agenda

Swimming pool website

Read previous news (23.1.2025): Riihimäki's renovated swimming pool will open on 26 February 2025

Read previous news (January 31.1.2024): Riihimäki swimming hall will open in January-February next year

Read previous news (25.5.2023): The contractor for the Riihimäki swimming pool has been selected – estimated completion is at the end of 2024

Read previous news (17.1.2022): City Council approved the project plan for the swimming pool