YIT to start the construction of two apartment buildings in Tallinn, Estonia

YIT starts the construction of two apartment building projects in Tallinn, Estonia. The total value of the projects is approximately EUR 12 million, and the start-ups are recorded in the order backlog in the first quarter. The construction work of both projects starts in April.

Algi 59 is a new project to be implemented in one phase. The project is located in Kristiine district. Algi 59 will comprise 76 apartments in four buildings of with total area of approximately 4,500 square metres. The project will be completed in summer 2018.

Mäepealse 13/1 is the 11th phase of Mäepealse area development project, that will comprise 38 apartments with total area of approximately 2,000 square metres. The project is located in a peaceful area close to good transportation connections and services. The second phase will be completed in spring 2018.

The projects are supporting YIT’s strategy to grow in the growth centres in Finland and CEE countries, Tallinn being one of these.

For further information, please contact:

Hanna Jaakkola, Vice President, Investor Relations, YIT Corporation, tel. +358 40 5666 070, hanna.jaakkola@yit.fi

Tom Sandvik, Head of the Baltic countries and Central Eastern Europe business division, YIT Construction Ltd., tel. +358 400 617 807, tom.sandvik@yit.fi  

YIT CORPORATION

Hanna Jaakkola

Vice President, Investor Relations

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