At the beginning of the year, the Harberget forest area east of Kristinehamn was presented as the site of the new regiment.

The regiments are expected to be in operation in 2029, but until then, conscription training will be conducted on a temporary basis.

Now it has been decided that the place from 2024 will be Villingsberg.

According to a press release from Skaraborg's regiment, the site was chosen for several reasons, including opportunities for growth and economic aspects.

Karlskoga's municipal board chairman Tony Ring (M) has not been involved in the decision.

But he believes that it can bring with it one or two new municipal residents.

- I was a little surprised actually, a little taken to bed, he answers SVT's question about how the message was received.

The artillery training of conscripts is already underway in Skövde, but will now be moved to Villingsberg.

In connection with this, temporary premises and permanent buildings will be built.

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Sven Antonsson, establishment manager for A9 in Kristinehamn, tells more about the new Noraskog company in the video.

Photo: Johannes Weckström / SVT