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One of the projects is focused on the Meatpacking District, which will be developed into an enticing destination combining residential and commercial properties, as well as food, culture and other venues by 2033. The infrastructure required involves moving the existing heating and cooling pipework. Stockholm has the world’s largest district cooling system, which is 250km long and continuing to expand.
The ZE135 (developed by KTEG, a joint venture between Hitachi Construction Machinery (HCM) – and German dealer Kiesel) was used by contractor Bäckströms, working on a project for energy provider Stockholm Exergi. It helped to install a 500m stretch of cooling pipes in February and March 2024. The electric excavator was selected to excavate the trenches, lay the two-way pipes and backfill ready for the completion of the contract.
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