Shopping centre Merta opened in 2018 in Kalajoki. It is the biggest shopping centre investment in southern North Ostrobothnia during this decade. Merta has a top business location in the city centre of Kalajoki by the main road 8. The building, sized 11,000m2, accommodates many operators of the private and public sector, which is why the project is a great example of a smooth project involving many actors.
Two contracts
The construction of shopping centre Merta deviated from other Lehto projects, because it was conducted under two separate contract agreements with the property company and the city of Kalajoki. In other words, the project was realised as a project development and a turnkey contract. Lehto acquired all the tenants operating in the building. The private operators settled in Merta are: Halpa-Halli, Tokmanni, Team Sportia, Avain Säästöpankki and Silmäasema. The city-owned library and culture venue Virta are located on the second floor of the shopping centre.