All residents of Eirargarður 4, 6, and 8 in Tórshavn must relocate

All residents living in the Eirargarður 4, 6, and 8 apartment blocks in Tórshavn must relocate, according to a report by Faroese public broadcaster Kringvarp Føroya. The three buildings are in such poor condition that they no longer meet basic safety standards.

A structural assessment by the Faroese Building Association (Landsbyggifelagið) for the national property agency Landsverk found that deterioration, lack of maintenance, and structural changes have left the buildings unfit for habitation. The Health and Social Affairs Ministry and Landsverk have been working for nearly three years on relocation plans.

Efforts to secure alternative housing have been underway, including preparations for new construction near Heygsvegin. The affected buildings currently house 115 units—42 rooms and 73 apartments—with occupancy typically ranging between 60 and 70 residents at any given time. Many are healthcare workers, short- and long-term visitors to the Faroe Islands, and patients traveling to the capital for medical treatment.

Inspections of all buildings in the area have begun, and work to ensure fire safety compliance is progressing. Eirargarður 2, which is designated for reading rooms, is not affected by the relocation order.