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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Granni town map is based on a data feed that has been in existence since around the turn of the millennium, but has now been given a new, more user-friendly design. The new and improved town web viewer is part of an increased focus on digital services and communication for the town's residents and other stakeholders, in collaboration with the engineering firm EFLU. The town newspaper, Hafnfirðingur, met with Helga Stefánsdóttir, Director at […]
Grants for development at Leiðarendi and Krýsuvíkurbjarg The Ministers of Tourism, Industry and Innovation, and the Environment and Natural Resources yesterday announced the allocation of funds for infrastructure development, nature conservation and other projects at tourist sites in 2020. In total, just over 1.5 billion krónur have been allocated from the National Infrastructure Development Plan and the Tourist Site Infrastructure Fund, which allows for continued […]
Tomorrow, Wednesday, 11th March, between 9:30 a.m. and 12 p.m., a contractor will be closing traffic on Strandgata south of Reykjanesbraut for the installation of site signage. Diversions are via the Krýsuvíkurveg junction and Kaldárselveg. Access for pedestrians will be maintained. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
A collective bargaining agreement was signed between the Federation of Icelandic Municipalities and the municipal employees' unions within BSRB just before midnight tonight at the Conciliation Board.mediator. The strike by the unions against the Federation of Icelandic Municipalities has therefore been called off. The agreement covers around 7,000 employees of local authorities across the country and is valid until 31 March 2023. The council's operations will therefore continue as normal and there will be no […]
