The Finnish port of Turku and Skanska have signed a contract to construct a passenger ferry terminal.
The construction work was due to begin this month, with the planned completion date set at the end of 2026.
The main facade materials for the passenger terminal, to be named ORIGAMI, will be glass and aluminium. The three-story complex will cover over 10,000 sq m.
“We are very pleased to be involved in developing Turku’s passenger port. Our goal is to build an impressive future passenger terminal according to the winning architectural design, so that we can be proud as thousands of people board the ship daily,” said Skanska’s Business Unit Director, Vesa Hintukainen.
The new passenger terminal will also accelerate Turku’s urban development, enabling the advancement of the Linnanniemi area. The goal is to create a maritime, lively, and multi-functional area around Turku Castle for the benefit and enjoyment of both tourists and city residents.
“The terminal building is a central part of the development of the passenger port and an important step in opening Linnanniemi for public use. We have secured an experienced builder for the project, whose reliable and skilled hands we can trust with the construction,” added Port of Turku’s CEO, Erik Söderholm.
