Explosions due to work at Háabakki
Construction is now in full swing on the new High Quay in the Port of Hafnarfjörður. This new steel-decked quay, approximately 110 metres long, will be situated between the ends of the South Quay and the Óseyrarbryggja, in front of the Fornubúðir.
Construction has begun by
in full swing at the construction of Háabakki in the harbour of Hafnarfjörður, but this new
A steel deck, approximately 110 metres long, will run between the ends of the South Quay.
and the Seashore Pier in front of the Viking Camp.
It is planned that this quay will be the main port of call for research vessels.
The Marine Research Institute which will move its operations to the South Harbour at a later date
part of this year.
In preparation for
The lowering of the steel sheet required blasting a cut in the seabed, and was the first
An explosion today. An explosion is expected.
will need to be in the operating theatre 4-5 more times over the next two weeks.
Please note! The next blast will be on Friday, 15th February between 13:00 and 13:30.
Before an explosion takes place, it is given
Three blasts of the horn to warn people.
It is the contractor Hagtak that is carrying out the works at Háabakka.
for the harbour of Hafnarfjörður, but it is planned that the steel sheet will have been driven down in
in April, the finishing of the harbour front and surfaces will be fully completed in the coming period.
autumn.