STOCKHOLM , Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Skanska has signed a contract with Longwood University to construct the university's new replacement Wygal Hall performing arts center in Farmville, Virginia , USA. The contract is worth USD 73M , about SEK 730M , which will be included in the US order bookings for the third quarter of 2025.
The project includes the demolition of the existing Bristow building and constructing a new approximately 6,000 square meter facility to house existing programs in the former Wygal Hall. The new construction will include state-of-the-art music teaching spaces, flexible rehearsal and performance areas, offices and a 500-seat concert hall. The replacement Wygal Hall is designed to achieve LEED-NC Silver.
Construction began in August 2025 and will be completed in April 2028 .
For further information please contact:
Ashley Jeffery , Communications Director, USA Building, tel +1 813 459 3682
Andreas Joons , Press Officer, Skanska Group, tel +46 (0)10 449 04 94
Direct line for media, tel +46 (0)10 448 88 99
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