Construction begins on a new residential complex

The first sod was cut today for a new residential complex for disabled people at 45 Aldegata, in the presence of, among others, prospective residents. This is a purpose-built home for people with disabilities. HBH Byggir ehf. is handling the development of the complex, and the flats are scheduled for handover in April 2021.

HBH Byggir ehf. submitted the lowest bid for the construction of a residential complex at Öldugata 45 in Hafnarfjörður and, at the same time, the proposal received the best evaluation from the assessment committee. A contract was awarded to the company at the beginning of this year, and HBH Byggir ehf. will design, build and complete the housing, along with the plot of land, and hand it over fully ready for use. There will be six detached houses, each approximately 50 m² in size, along with 23 m² staff facilities and about 20 m²  shared spaces. All the self-contained flats are designed according to the concept of universal design, which involves creating good solutions that prioritise equality and the well-being of all people. The residential unit at 45 Öldugata replaces the home at Einibergi, which accommodates four residents. The residential unit at Öldugata will accommodate 6 residents.

^{Here you can see Rósa Guðbjartsdóttir, the mayor of Hafnarfjörður, and Dagmar
Thorsteinsdottir, Managing Director of HBH Byggis ehf., at the groundbreaking ceremony with four
prospective residents. Also in the picture are the Director of Family and
Directorate of Children's Affairs of the City of Hafnarfjörður, Chair of the Family Council, and others
staff at Hafnarfjörður municipality.}