For several years, the last property owners have been struggling with the municipality to stay. Last year, a lawsuit was filed. But there will be no trial, on Friday the parties reconciled and the remaining residents receive 10 million for their properties.
- It's a strange feeling to pick on the plot, you get a lump in your stomach, says Peter Andersson, who has become an unofficial spokesperson for Folkesta.
"This is of great importance to Eskilstuna because we need land for business," says Kristina Birath, director of environmental and community building.
For two years Peter Andersson has to stay before the excavators come.