What’s happening on site

June 5

Summer is just around the corner, and work on Oceana is moving ahead at pace. More and more pieces are falling into place, and with every passing week, the bigger picture is becoming clearer – both inside the pool hall and across the outdoor areas. While several major stages are nearing completion, there’s still plenty happening behind the scenes, from technical installations and finishes to all those important details.

Inside the pool hall, tiling continues as natural stone gradually covers more of the surfaces and brings the space closer to its finished look. Work on the finishes in the tower is also progressing. At the same time, the theming continues to take shape with rockwork – sculpted concrete that helps create Oceana’s unique environments.

Outside, installation of the water attractions is under way, particularly in the southern area, where work is expected to be completed in early autumn. Groundworks are continuing in the northern area and along Malstrom, Oceana’s family river, where more and more decorative and themed elements are appearing.

Across the site, countless details are now being installed, from signage, metalwork and lighting to joinery and interior fittings.

Over the summer, around a hundred trees and plants will find their new home inside the pool hall. And after that, Oceana will be ready for another exciting milestone: filling the pools with water.

April 2, 2026

Oceana is approaching an important milestone: the point when the entire facility is fully built and all construction work is complete. We’re aiming to get there towards the end of the summer. There’s still a little while to go before anyone can jump into the water, but that first swim is starting to feel closer than ever. Oceana is planned to open in early 2027.

Inside the pool hall

Most of the scaffolding inside the pool hall has now come down, opening up the space and giving a real sense of just how large and bright Oceana will be.

Tiling continues, with the beautiful surfaces gradually taking shape once again.

Rockwork – sculpted concrete – plays an important part in bringing Oceana’s themed environments to life. Wherever possible, existing elements are being repaired, with new sections created where needed. The rock formations around the wave pool, for example, are now beginning to take shape again.

The attractions are taking shape

Installation of the attractions is progressing both indoors and out. Rex is almost complete, while Hydra (white/beige) and Abyss (light turquoise) are taking shape in the southern part of Oceana. Passers-by can now clearly see Europe’s first water attractions designed for six-person rafts coming together, piece by piece.

Malstrom, the family river that takes guests on a journey through Oceana’s outdoor area, is also taking shape. Groundworks are now being complemented by decorative and theming work.

That first swim is starting to feel very real.

December 10, 2025

Pool hall and attraction tower

Work at Oceana has progressed according to plan throughout the autumn. Now that the roof is in place and watertight, heating has been switched on inside the building. As well as making the pool hall a more comfortable place to work, this means temperature-sensitive work such as finishes and tiling can get under way. Among other things, the wave pool is once again being clad in its beautiful natural stone.

For much of the autumn, the inside of the pool hall has been almost completely filled with scaffolding. The final work on the ceiling, wall installations and acoustic panels is now nearing completion. As each section is finished, the scaffolding comes down and the pool hall is beginning to feel spacious again.

Installation of the attractions has also begun indoors. Rex, the red Master Blaster attraction, is being lifted into the pool hall section by section and is expected to be fully assembled by the end of the year.

Excavation work in the attraction tower is complete, and preparations for tiling and wall finishes are well under way.

Outdoor works

A few final jobs remain on the roofs of the attraction tower and pool hall. These will continue until the end of the year.

In the southern part of the water park, the steel columns that will support the large water attractions are now rising into place. This work will continue into the new year, after which installation of the attractions will begin.

Groundworks are also continuing in both the northern and southern outdoor areas of Oceana, including restoring the ground and rerouting pipes.

August 27, 2025

Oceana has a roof again – work continues inside and out

A lot has happened at the Oceana construction site over the summer. The new ETFE roof is now fully installed, which means Oceana finally has a roof again! A few smaller jobs remain before it is completely finished, but installation of the gable ends has also begun and we’re getting closer to having a fully weatherproof building.

Outside the attraction tower, work is under way on the façade joints, while inside, pipes and other systems needed for the water attractions are being installed. This work will continue throughout the autumn.

Pool hall and basement

Scaffolding is now in place inside the pool hall for work on the underside of the large arched roof. Some of the tiles in the pool hall were damaged in the fire and need to be replaced, and tiling has begun in the southern part of the hall.

New fans and other equipment are being installed in the basement. Work to restore the water treatment system is also under way.

Attraction foundations

In the southern part of Oceana, the damaged foundations for the attractions have now been restored and recast. The ground has been levelled and prepared for the next stage of work.

Installation of the steel structures that will support the large water attractions outside the tower will begin at the end of September. This work is expected to continue until summer 2026.

New working hours – evening work indoors

To complete the interior of the pool hall, some work will also need to take place during the evenings. From 1 September, work will therefore take place Monday to Friday from 06:45 to 22:00 and, when required, on certain Saturdays until 15:00.

This may mean more activity and deliveries to and from the construction site during the evening. No noisy work or work likely to cause significant sound disturbance will take place during evening hours, and the project will continue to follow the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency’s guidelines for construction noise.

Evening work will mainly consist of smaller jobs indoors. Good logistics are essential to keeping the project moving, and as it is easier for deliveries to reach the site in the evening, some materials will also be delivered during these hours.

Have questions about the new working hours or the project in general? Please get in touch. You’ll find contact details further down the page.

June 12, 2025

With the attraction tower’s exterior façade and the pool hall’s glulam arches now in place, the building’s distinctive curved shape is really beginning to emerge. Work is progressing according to plan and, to keep the project on schedule, some work will continue throughout the summer. During weeks 28–31, working hours will be Monday to Saturday, 06:45–19:00. The project follows the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency’s guidelines for construction noise.

What’s happening this summer

With the glulam arches in place, work on the ETFE roof is now in full swing. Installation of the roof cassettes on the arches has also begun. The aim is to reach the important milestone of a watertight roof by the end of the summer.

There is plenty happening inside the attraction tower, with various installation works continuing until December. New ventilation units are also being fitted.

Work to reinstall the ventilation system is under way and is expected to be completed in spring 2026.

In the southern part of Oceana, towards Vörtgatan, damaged attraction foundations are being restored and recast. This work is due to be completed during week 28. Hydrodemolition has also been carried out as part of this work. To reduce noise, the hydrodemolition has taken place inside sound-insulated enclosures, and we hope this has helped minimise disruption for nearby residents. This stage is expected to be completed during the coming week.

Inside the pool hall, preparations are under way for scaffolding installation, which begins in week 27. The scaffolding is expected to be in place by week 31, after which work on the new interior of the pool hall will begin.

The large crane used to install the glulam arches was dismantled and removed a few weeks ago. Just as the crane disappeared, the area by the eastern car park began filling up with steel for the water attractions.

May 21, 2025

Important information – evacuation drill on Thursday 22 May

An evacuation drill will take place at Oceana on Thursday 22 May as part of NCC’s Safety Week. As part of the exercise, an actual alarm will sound in the area at around 13:00.

March 11, 2025

What’s happening this spring

Glulam arches and ETFE roof

Installation of the new glulam arches has been under way for a few weeks. As of 11 March, three of the nine arches are in place. The work is highly dependent on wind conditions, as it needs to be almost completely still to safely lift the 25-tonne arches into position. Weather permitting, we expect installation to be complete by mid-April. The large crane currently positioned on the eastern side of the Mölndalsån river will then be dismantled.

Work on the ETFE roof will begin around the end of March or beginning of April. The roof consists of pressurised ETFE cushions and will allow plenty of natural light to reach the plants and trees that will eventually fill the pool hall. Roof installation will continue until July.

Attraction tower and other works

The exterior of the new attraction tower is almost complete, and work is now moving indoors. As before, a construction lift will be installed on the eastern side of the tower, facing Mölndalsån, to help transport materials.

The ground around the tower will also be restored and foundations installed for the large water attractions. This is expected to take around three to four months, depending on how much damage the ground sustained when the previous tower was demolished.

A new ventilation system will soon be lifted into place using the crane on Mölndalsvägen. This work is expected to take around three weeks.

Concrete repairs are continuing in the basement and are expected to be completed within six weeks.

January 21, 2025

Concrete hydrodemolition

Hydrodemolition of fire-damaged concrete, which we first reported on in mid-December, will continue for a while longer, mainly in the south-western parts of the pool hall. We’re aware that the work can sometimes be disruptive and will continue taking measures to keep noise to a minimum. As damaged concrete is removed, it is being replaced with new concrete, reshaped and recast as work progresses.

Glulam arches

The new glulam arches that will support the ETFE roof are due to arrive within the next few weeks. Once delivered, they will first be placed on a temporary support structure and prepared for installation. They will then be lifted into position using the same crane that was used to remove the damaged arches.

The arches are large and require a substantial support structure – 30 metres long, 6 metres high and 6 metres wide. This is now being assembled in the storage area east of Mölndalsån.

Pool hall, dry area and basement

Unfortunately, some of the tiles and natural stone in the pool hall need to be removed and replaced, and that work is now under way. At the same time, work continues on the dry area, including the reception, café and changing rooms. There is plenty happening in the basement too, including preparations in the plant rooms for new ventilation units.

December 12, 2024

Weekend work on Saturday 14 December

Oceana’s attraction tower is now being rebuilt. Work to install the walls has been under way for the past few weeks, using prefabricated concrete elements that are being fitted section by section. To keep the project on schedule, some work will need to take place on Saturday 14 December, between 08:00 and 16:00.

The work is not expected to be particularly noisy or cause significant disturbance. However, some brief drilling noise may be heard during the day as supports are secured to stabilise the structure.

Concrete hydrodemolition

Hydrodemolition work has been under way for several weeks, both in the pool hall and in other parts of Oceana. This involves removing fire-damaged concrete using high-pressure water, allowing the existing reinforcement to be reused and covered with new concrete.

We’re aware that the work can sometimes be disruptive, and we’re sorry for any inconvenience. Unfortunately, there is currently no other comparable method for repairing the damaged concrete.

Several measures have been put in place to reduce noise as much as possible. The work area has been enclosed with scaffolding and sound-absorbing mats, and noise monitors have also been installed to keep track of sound levels.

Hydrodemolition is a time-consuming process and is expected to be completed in February. Some of the remaining work will take place in the basement or other enclosed areas, where we hope it will cause less disturbance to the surrounding area.

October 31, 2024

During week 45, starting on Monday, assembly will begin on the crane that will primarily be used to remove Oceana’s glulam arches. This is a very large crane and will take around a week to assemble. It is then expected to remain on site until approximately May.

The following week, work will begin to remove the glulam arches. Each arch will be divided into two sections and lifted down piece by piece. The arches will then be stored in an area east of Mölndalsån, on Liseberg’s former car park. The timber purlins have already been removed and taken away for reuse. The glulam arches themselves, however, are not considered suitable for reuse and will be incinerated.

Installation of the prefabricated concrete elements that make up most of the new attraction tower will also begin during week 46. A second crane will be set up on Mölndalsvägen and used during construction of the tower.

Inside the pool hall, demolition and clean-up work continues.

October 11, 2024

Important information about work this weekend, 12–13 October

Some work will need to take place over the weekend of 12–13 October. This involves concrete cutting inside Oceana’s attraction tower and needs to be completed by Monday to avoid delaying the next stage of rebuilding the tower.

The work is limited to the attraction tower. The concrete cutting may cause some noise at times, but as it will take place inside the tower, it is not expected to cause significant disturbance to the surrounding area.

Work will not begin before 08:00 and will finish no later than 17:00.

October 1, 2024

We previously shared information about the large construction crane that will soon be installed east of Mölndalsån, on Liseberg’s former guest car park. Among other things, the crane will be used to dismantle and replace Oceana’s roof structure.

Ground reinforcement ahead of the crane installation is now complete. The next step is to fill and level the area, which is expected to take around a week and a half.

Clearance of the remaining demolition material around the attraction tower is expected to be completed this week. The next stage will be to begin rebuilding the tower. Final design work is under way, while scaffolding is being erected around the tower in preparation for concrete repairs. These repairs are expected to be completed around the end of October or beginning of November, after which installation of the prefabricated tower walls can begin.

Work also continues to remove the roof membrane and insulation from the arched roof and prepare the glulam arches for lifting by removing plastic, steel arches and timber purlins.

Inside Oceana, clean-up work is continuing in the dry area, while floors and other surfaces in the pool hall are being washed down.

A temporary fence is also being installed between Oceana and Grand Curiosa. It is expected to be in place at the beginning of week 41, and parts of the cycle path will be closed while the work is carried out.

August 30, 2024

Demolition of the attraction tower went according to plan, and over the past few weeks the focus has shifted to crushing and sorting the demolished material before transporting it away. Anyone keeping a close eye on the site may also have noticed that the high-reach demolition excavator has been replaced by a smaller machine.

We’ve received a number of questions about why the tower was demolished during the summer, when there is normally less activity on the construction site. Unfortunately, there was no alternative. The tower was considered too badly damaged to remain standing safely and needed to be taken down as quickly and safely as possible.

We have done what we can to reduce noise, including using sound-reducing mats, but we understand that the demolition may have caused disruption at times. We’re very sorry that this work had to take place during the summer and appreciate your understanding.

Preparations have now begun to remove the roof membrane and insulation from Oceana’s arched roof facing Mölndalsvägen. This work is being carried out manually with support from the crane positioned along Mölndalsvägen.

Inside the pool hall, preparations are under way to allow the arched roof to be lifted away. At the same time, surfaces throughout the hall are being cleaned.

A large crane will soon be installed on Liseberg’s staff car park east of Mölndalsån. Before this can happen, the ground needs to be prepared and reinforced. Preparations will take place during week 36, followed by sheet piling in week 37.

July 30, 2024

Important information about work this weekend, 2–4 August

Demolition of the attraction tower is progressing according to plan. However, some additional work will need to take place over the coming weekend. This involves crushing and sorting construction material from the demolition, which could not be fully completed during the week. To avoid delaying the demolition, the work will therefore continue from Friday to Sunday.

The work will take place at ground level and is not expected to cause significant noise or disturbance. As it falls outside the usual summer working days of Monday to Thursday, we wanted to let nearby residents and businesses know in advance.

This is not expected to become a regular occurrence. If everything goes according to plan, the additional work will be completed over the weekend.

Work will take place between approximately 08:00 and 17:00 and is expected to be finished by Sunday 4 August at the latest.

July 9, 2024

Demolition of Oceana’s attraction tower began in week 24 and will continue throughout the summer. The tower will be dismantled at least as far as level three, where the cast-in-place concrete structure begins.

Work is progressing according to plan. An excavator is being used to take down the tower piece by piece, while a crane lowers the material to the ground. Heavy protective mats suspended around the outside of the tower help keep the demolition controlled and guide falling material safely downwards.

To minimise dust and prevent small loose particles from spreading into the surrounding area, water is sprayed continuously throughout the work.

We understand that the demolition may now feel more intensive, but the work is progressing as planned. The aim is to have the tower dismantled during August.

Summer working hours on site are Monday to Wednesday, 07:00–19:00, and Thursday, 07:00–16:00.

June 10, 2024

Over the past few weeks, the project has been preparing areas for the machinery that will be used to dismantle Oceana’s attraction tower. The tower is the part of the building that suffered the most extensive damage in the fire and now needs to be demolished, as it is too badly damaged to remain standing safely.

Demolition will begin during week 24 and is expected to continue throughout the summer.

May 21, 2024

The attraction steel structures in the southern part of the water park have now been dismantled and removed. Over the coming weeks, work will continue to remove attraction steel and fibreglass debris from inside the pool hall.

The construction crane mentioned in an earlier update is now in place by Oceana’s western façade on Mölndalsvägen. It will be used to move materials in and out of the pool hall as work continues on the temporary support towers that will stabilise the glulam arches.

Preparations for demolishing the attraction tower in the southern part of Oceana also begin this week. This includes preparing areas for the machinery that will be used during demolition. The aim is to dismantle the tower as quickly as possible, although there is currently no exact date for when the work will be completed.

Elsewhere in the building, damage assessment and clean-up work continue.

April 30, 2024

Work to dismantle the remaining attraction steel and fibreglass debris in the southern part of the construction site is approaching its final stages. During weeks 18 and 19, the remaining material will be removed for recycling or disposal.

Damage assessments and clean-up work are continuing in the basement and pool hall. During week 17, the project was also able to begin drying out the basement.

A large crane will arrive on Mölndalsvägen during week 19. It will be used to lift temporary support towers into the pool hall, where they will stabilise and secure the roof’s load-bearing glulam arches and, in turn, the pool hall itself.

Alongside the damage assessment, clean-up and demolition work, some areas have already been completed and handed over. This includes the area outside Oceana’s entrance, which forms part of Herman Lindholms torg. NCC has handed the area back to Liseberg, allowing the construction fencing to be removed and the space outside the entrance to reopen.

There are now bicycle racks, planting and some seating here, as well as more space for people passing through. Over the coming weeks, work will also be completed along Mölndalsvägen, with the aim of handing these areas back to the City of Gothenburg where possible. It is not yet clear when the pedestrian and cycle path along Mölndalsvägen can reopen. Liseberg is in dialogue with the City of Gothenburg about the schedule.

April 12, 2024

Work is well under way to remove and transport fire debris, dismantle parts that cannot be reused, clean the building and manage the water remaining on site.

The main focus is on the southern parts of Oceana, where the fire caused the most extensive damage. The remaining attraction steel and fibreglass debris are now being dismantled and removed for recycling or disposal. We want to complete this as quickly as possible, but it is a complex process. The current estimate is that the steel and fibreglass will be removed within three weeks.

In the meantime, salt has been spread across the ground. This helps bind small loose particles and reduces the risk of them spreading into the surrounding area.

The contracted restoration company Belfor has begun assessing the damage and clean-up requirements on site. The project has also received instructions from the City of Gothenburg’s Environmental Administration on how stormwater and firefighting water should be managed. In short, the water is now being treated and thoroughly tested before being released into the stormwater system.

Access to the pool hall is still limited while work continues to secure the roof structure in the northern section. To protect important interior areas from the weather, temporary walls are being installed between the attraction tower and pool hall, and between the restaurant area and pool hall.

Following the fire, Liseberg commissioned additional cleaning of public areas. The areas to be cleaned were agreed in consultation with the City of Gothenburg’s Urban Environment Administration. Cleaning has been carried out several times, most recently on 5 April.

You can read more about the City of Gothenburg’s measures following the Oceana fire on its website.

March 27, 2024

The first technical assessments following the fire at Oceana showed that larger parts of the building than initially expected had either survived with limited damage or remained completely undamaged. These areas now need to be protected from the weather, while damaged sections must be dismantled and safely managed to ensure they do not affect the environment or surrounding area.

Liseberg and NCC have now begun this work as part of securing and managing the site. It is also an important step towards fulfilling the task set by Liseberg’s Board: to investigate and secure the conditions needed to rebuild Oceana.

Current work on site focuses on removing and transporting fire debris, dismantling parts that cannot be reused, cleaning the site and managing the firefighting water that remains. During week 13, work began to dismantle the steel structures that supported the water attractions.

There is currently no confirmed completion date for the demolition and clean-up work. It is a complex project in which parts of the attraction tower, the pool hall roof and the load-bearing glulam arches will probably need to be demolished. At the same time, it is important to avoid causing further damage to areas that survived the fire.

At the beginning of week 14, an information letter will be sent to those who live or work closest to Oceana.