In 2005, a contract was signed with Småkraft, which assumed the risk, the work on the licensing process and the actual development. NVE granted a license for the project in 2008. The process of property-related clarifications was completed in 2012. In the summer of 2013, Narvik Graveservice AS arrived with the machines and the development work could begin. By the end of 2014, the power plant was ready to deliver its contribution in the form of new renewable energy and local business income.
Beautifully adapted to the terrain at the mouth of the Stublielva river, Stublielva power station is now located. The intake with its wooden overflow has become a hiking destination for both professionals and local hikers.
The implementation of the project has had its challenges along the way. The concrete contractor went bankrupt, and a replacement had to be found. Construction in the terrain stretched over two severe winter seasons. This required extraordinary measures to keep construction operations going.
On the positive side, local contractors and other suppliers have made a valuable contribution to progress. This, together with an operational project team and local construction management, has ensured that the project was completed on schedule.
Collaboration with the landowners has been excellent. Their contributions, in the form of local knowledge and presence during both the application and construction phases, contributed to successful project execution.
