Proposal for the protection of the Brennisteinsfjöll geothermal area: 68 Brennisteinsfjöll in the protection category of the Protection and Utilisation Plan (Framework Plan) – Deadline for comments The Environmental Agency has now submitted for public consultation a proposal for the protection of the Brennisteinsfjöll geothermal area on the Reykjanes Peninsula: 68 Brennisteinsfjöll, on the basis of the area's classification in the protection category of the Protection and Utilisation Plan (Framework Plan), pursuant to Althingi Resolution No. 13/141 of 14 January 2013. The consultation period is three months or until […]
The production and service of food for the nursery and primary schools in Hafnarfjörður was recently put out to tender. Two parties took part in the tender, but one withdrew its bid. The Town Board, on behalf of the Hafnarfjörður Town Council, approved at its meeting on 11 July to enter into a contract with Skólamat ehf. Mayor Rósa Guðbjartsdóttir and Axel Jónsson, owner of Skólamat […]
Due to repairs, there will be no hot water in the southern part of Hafnarfjörður on Wednesday, 30th July from 08:00 to 18:00. Residents are advised to turn off all hot water taps to reduce the risk of accidents or damage when the water supply is restored. In cold weather, it is advisable to keep windows closed and exterior doors open for as short a time as possible to […]
The treatment of kerbside recycling bins by residents across the capital region has long been a problem. The City of Hafnarfjörður allocates areas for neighbourhood bins within its municipal boundaries, and SORPA services the paper, plastic and glass bins at these sites under a special service agreement with the municipalities. Other parties have also brought their own containers to these sites, including the Red Cross and Hertex with clothing containers, and the Scouts […]
These days, SORPA is running a campaign to encourage residents to familiarise themselves with the sorting website www.sorpa.is. The aim is to remove from the grey bin those items that have a recycling route. Glass, medicines, electrical appliances, hazardous waste and textiles all have recycling routes and do not belong with general waste. Therefore, great emphasis is placed on sorting these items […]
The City of Hafnarfjörður is advertising a plot for allocation for a mobile home. This is a single-family house plot at Hverfisgata 12, and the plot will be sold at a fixed price. Both individuals and legal entities can apply for the plot. The application must be accompanied by a description of the house to be moved onto the plot, and the planning officer for the City of Hafnarfjörður will assess the applications with regard to planning considerations. Key information […]
Arkarinn Eva returned home to Hafnarfjörður yesterday. Arkarinn Eva is a 16-year-old girl from Hafnarfjörður who has spent 43 days on the great project of walking around the country to raise money for the Children's Hospital of Iceland. She set off from Hafnarfjörður Church on Sunday, 16th June, and yesterday became both the first woman and the youngest person ever to […]
The City of Hafnarfjörður is seeking nominations from residents and other interested parties for awards for beautiful and well-maintained gardens, streets, open spaces or institutional grounds in Hafnarfjörður. The selection for the awards is based solely on submitted nominations, and residents, employees and other interested parties are therefore encouraged to take an active part. The awards are intended to set a certain standard in this […]
The Culture and Tourism Committee of Hafnarfjörður is inviting applications for grants for projects, events and partnership agreements in the field of culture and the arts in Hafnarfjörður. Applications must be submitted electronically by 10 September 2019. Twice a year, the Culture and Tourism Committee of Hafnarfjörður invites applications for grants for cultural activities and the promotion of […]
Detailed Plan Amendment: Hellnahraun 2nd Phase, Breiðhella 2-6. At the meeting of the Planning and Building Committee of Hafnarfjörður on 18 June 2019, it was approved to advertise an amendment to the detailed plan for Hellnahraun, Phase 2, covering the plots at Breiðhella 2-6, in accordance with 1. subsection 43.1 of the Planning Act 123/2010. The changes consist of: the building plots for the houses at Breiðhella 4 and 6 are extended and a servitude […]
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