The road is an important part of establishing a battery value-chain in Arendal. Not only does the road connect Morrow Batteries to the harbour, the road also connects the Helle 1 and Helle 2 plots to Morrow and E18, aswell as the harbour.
Prime minister Jonas Gahr Støre told local paper Agderposten.
Two phases
The first phase of the road going from Neskilen to the harbour is already fully financed by Arendal Municipality and Agder County Municipality. For phase 2, Agder County Municipality has contributed with 133 million NOK, and now The Norwegian Government are contributing an additional 39 million NOK , 20 million was previously allocated. This means that the road is getting closer to a full financing.
Arendal mayor Robert Cornels Nordli is pleased with the government’s commitment to the new road.
The road is to be completed by the time Morrow Batteries completes their Giga 1 factory in 2025. That way ensuring efficient transport to Europe via Arendal Harbour.
