Skellefteå Municipality Spends 161 Million SEK on Consultants in 2024
Skellefteå municipality has spent 161 million SEK on consultancy services in 2024, significantly higher than Umeå's expenditures.
Key Points
- • Skellefteå kommun spent 161 million SEK on consultants in 2024.
- • The municipality is classified as a growth community, necessitating consultancy for infrastructure.
- • Umeå spent only 29 million SEK on consultants, highlighting Skellefteå's higher expenses.
- • Consultants were hired for projects like bridges, roads, and water systems.
In a striking financial development, Skellefteå municipality has allotted 161 million SEK for consultancy services in 2024. This substantial expenditure reflects Skellefteå's classification as a growth community, which necessitates extensive external expertise, particularly for large infrastructure projects.
The Chief Financial Officer, Samuel Lundqvist, noted that this investment supports vital initiatives like the construction of bridges, roads, as well as improvements to water and sewage systems, and even contributes to temporary specialist expertise for port development. The figure is particularly notable when compared to nearby Umeå, which spent only 29 million SEK on consultants during the same timeframe, underscoring Skellefteå's significant reliance on consultancy aids to manage its growth effectively.