BALTFLOODS Project concludes its second consortium meeting in Gjøvik, Norway

BALTFLOODS Project has successfully wrapped up its second consortium meeting in the Gjøvik on 28-30 October, 2025.

The meeting began with warm and insightful opening remarks from Kjersti Bjørnstad, Deputy Mayor of Gjøvik Kommune, who shared reflections on the town’s heritage and emphasized the importance of flood resilience for the region. Her message reinforced the urgency and relevance of our work. All the project partners Lappeenrannan kaupunki – City of Lappeenranta, Gjøvik Kommune, NTNU in Gjøvik (Norwegian University of Science and Technology), LUT University, GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences, University of Gothenburg and Carpe Europe e.V. gathered together to shape the roadmap for upcoming pilot implementations in two sites: one in Lappeenrannan kaupunki – City of Lappeenranta Finland and other one in Gjøvik Kommune Norway. The discussions were rich, forward-looking, and full of energy.

On the second day, the meeting continued with sites visit to the possible pilot areas at Gjøvik Kommune. During the visit, the project team had the privilege of hosting advisory committee; Norsk Vann and associated partners: MJØSLAB IKS and Environmental health protection IKS from Norway in person. The site visit commenced with inspecting the manhole with V-overflow at Stampevegen 5 in Hunndalen followed by checking the sensors at C. J. Hambroes veg and continued to Rambekk Bay (Rambekkvika), where the overflow outlet is located. Finally, the visit concluded with a tour of the nature-based solution site at Åskollvegen in Hunndalen.

“We didn’t just talk about resilience but we experienced it. During the meeting, we stepped out of the boardroom and into the field to witness how the Gjøvik Kommune is taking bold, proactive measures to tackle water flow challenges caused by heavy rainfall and climate change”, says Sanna Varis, Project Manager, BALTLFOODS Project. She continued, “Seeing past initiatives up close gave our project partners a deeper understanding of the technical complexities behind flood prevention.”

It was impressive to see how Gjøvik Kommune has been taking proactive steps toward creating a flood resilient city.

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