The Municipality of Hafnarfjörður has raised its preparedness level in line with the civil defence emergency level due to infections of the COVID-19 virus. Although the National Commissioner of Police, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer, has lowered the civil contingency alert level from threat to emergency, the council's response plans are focused on maintaining school and cultural activities with restrictions, and ensuring the necessary operations and services. maintained […]
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Hafnarborg wins the Icelandic Music Awards
The cultural centre Hafnarborg this week received the Icelandic Music Awards for Event of the Year (single concert) in the classical and contemporary music category, for the opening concert of the exhibition Hljóðana, which was part of the programme for Dark Music Days. Congratulations to Hafnarborg and the artists behind this unique concert and exhibition! Hafnarborg would like to thank percussionist Jennifer Torrence for her unforgettable interpretation of works by Tom Johnson and […]
New information page for Covid-19
A new website with good advice and information about COVID-19, referencing information from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer and other trusted sources, has been launched. The web address is www.covid.is. The site is run by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer and the Department of Civil Protection of the National Police Commissioner. Content is updated regularly on the site.
Traffic change – access to Ástorg closed
The contractor has closed the slip road from the Reykjanesbraut to Ástorg, south-west of the Strandgata bridge, due to roadworks. Diversion routes are via Krýsuvíkurveg and Ásbraut on the one hand, and Kaldárselsveg and Ásbraut on the other. This closure will remain in place until 31 May 2020.
Increased emphasis on responding by phone, chat and email
In light of the public health emergency currently in effect due to the COVID-19 virus, residents and other customers who have business with the service desk and service centre of the City of Hafnarfjörður are encouraged to send an email to hafnarfjordur@hafnarfjordur.is, chat with staff via our website's live chat at www.hafnarfjordur.is or call 585-5500 to limit visits to our premises. We advise residents […]
Cuts to school provision – planning underway
Notice from the municipalities of the capital region regarding the operation of primary and nursery schools. As has been reported in the media today, the Minister of Health has decided to invoke the powers of the Public Health Act, which includes temporarily restricting school operations. Further details will be developed in accordance with government guidance. Monday, 16 March will be a staff day in all schools […]
Grant from the Helga and Bjarni Memorial Fund
On 8th March, grants were awarded from the Helga and Bjarni Memorial Fund at a ceremony in Hásölum, the parish hall of Hafnarfjörður Church, on Bjarni Snæbjörnsson's birthday. Magnús Snæbjörnsson presented the grants on behalf of the board of the Memorial Fund, which he chairs alongside Reverend Jón Helgi Þórarinsson and Rósa Guðbjartsdóttir. This time, four projects received grants; Inga Björk Ingadóttir received 1 […]
Consultation meetings on the West End's planning work
At the first of two consultation meetings on the planning process for the West End of Hafnarfjörður, held on 5 March, the concept of a 'Protected Area in an Urban Environment' was reviewed, along with what it entails and how it applies to the West End. The archaeological and architectural survey carried out in the area was also presented. The presentation slides from the meeting can be downloaded here: Vesturbær […]
New starter at Völlum
At its meeting on 17 December 2019, the Planning and Building Committee agreed that the proposed amendments to the master and detailed plans, covering the area within the Vallahverfi district, would be sent to the Planning Authority for comment. The institution raised no objection to the planning changes being advertised concurrently, in accordance with the authorisation under paragraph 2 of Article 41 of the Planning Act no. 123/2010. The above was presented to the town council for […]
There is a great deal of job satisfaction here.
The Hafnarfjörður Music School (TH) was founded in 1950 and began its activities with 16 students, most of whom were studying the piano. Initially, the school's premises were located in various places around the town, until the City of Hafnarfjörður became the first municipality to build a music school from the ground up, on Strandgata, in 1997. However, the building is already bursting at the seams today, but the opportunities are […]