Entire church to be transported across Swedish city
Summary
A 113-year-old church in Kiruna, Sweden, is being moved 5 kilometers to a new location due to ground subsidence risks from mining activities. The church, a significant landmark, is being transported intact on rolling platforms as part of a larger relocation effort in the town affected by mining operations. The process is managed with careful planning to ensure the protection of the church and its interior treasures.Key Facts
- The church in Kiruna, built in 1912, is at risk due to ground subsidence from mining.
- It is being moved 5 kilometers to a new city center on rolling platforms.
- The journey is expected to take two days, moving at 500 meters per hour.
- The mining company, LKAB, is paying for the relocation, costing over 10 billion Swedish krona.
- The church move is part of a larger effort to relocate buildings in Kiruna.
- Engineers have reinforced the church with steel beams and moved it on modular transporters.
- The church interior, including an altar painting and organ, is protected during the move.
- Roads have been widened and obstacles removed to accommodate the wide structure.
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