Esbjerg Municipality finds new building for employees after mold issue

Esbjerg Municipality has acquired former buildings of the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) to house its Family Counseling and Family Center, providing a permanent solution for employees displaced by a mold infestation.

Nearly a year ago, staff members from these departments were sent home due to elevated levels of mold spores detected in their original workplace. Since then, the municipality has been searching for suitable office space, a search that has now concluded with the purchase of the former SDU facilities.

Pia Damtoft, director of Citizen & Labor Market for Esbjerg Municipality, expressed relief at finding a solution. "It has been a challenging period for the employees, who have had to manage their daily lives in new ways and at different addresses. Therefore, I am very happy that we have now found a solution," she stated.

The newly acquired buildings will undergo renovations and are anticipated to be ready for occupancy by the end of the year. This move will allow employees to transition away from frequent remote work and scattered temporary offices, offering a more stable and consolidated work environment.

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It has been a challenging period for the employees, who have had to manage their daily lives in new ways and at different addresses. Therefore, I am very happy that we have now found a solution.