A new viewpoint at the top of Helgafell was formally inaugurated yesterday in the presence of a large crowd. Credit for the project goes to the Rotary Club of Hafnarfjörður in collaboration with Rio Tinto Alcan, the engineering firm Mannvit, and other good partners. The Mayor of Hafnarfjörður, Rósa Guðbjartsdóttir, was present at the inauguration and took the opportunity to present Rúnar Pálsson with an award for his contribution to Helgafell. […]
.wpb_animate_when_almost_visible { opacity: 1; } The Hafnarfjörður Orienteering Race has now begun for the 22nd time. This year's theme is „earth formations“. Numerous factors affect the appearance of the land, and the influences can be volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, weather and water, but the game leads to various interesting places. The aim of the game is to lead participants far and wide across the hinterland of Hafnarfjörður and enjoy […]
Happy National Day in Hafnarfjörður, dear residents of Hafnarfjörður and friends of the town. The 17th of June will be celebrated in grand style, with a festive programme running from morning until evening all across the town. All members of the family should be able to find something to suit them, as the programme is varied, lively and fun. We encourage Hafnarfjörður residents to invite relatives and friends […]
The Hafnarfjörður Education Council award is presented annually for projects in school life that promote school development, professional collaboration and cooperation. Smáralundur Nursery School received an award this week for a diverse, health-promoting school, Setbergsskóli for reading and writing in the early years, and Víðistaðaskóli for its 'World' learning environment for bilingual pupils. Introducing mindfulness into nursery practice Smáralundur Nursery in Hafnarfjörður has been […]
Sigurjón Ólafsson has been appointed Head of the new Service and Development Department for the City of Hafnarfjörður. Since 2013, Sigurjón has run his own company, Fúnksjón vefráðgjöf, as well as working as an adjunct lecturer in web communication at the University of Iceland. Prior to that, Sigurjón worked as Head of Web and Internet Banking at Íslandsbanki, Web and Communications Manager at the University of Iceland, and Head of Department […]
For your information, the Hafnarfjörður Waterworks would like to reiterate that no one is permitted to open fire hydrants in Hafnarfjörður, except for the fire brigade and staff of the Waterworks. Those who need to fill water tanks are advised to contact the Hafnarfjörður Service Centre at Norðurhellu 2, where a filling facility is available. Vehicles and equipment are filled Monday to Thursday from 8 a.m. […]
Due to works on the main water supply pipeline, pressure fluctuations in Ásland 1, 2 and 3 can be expected until mid-July. The pressure changes are not expected to have a significant impact, but residents are asked to be patient while this is ongoing.
A public information meeting regarding urban densification areas within Hafnarfjörður was held at Hafnarborg on Thursday 23 May at 5 pm. At the meeting, a description of the densification areas and a proposal for a major planning amendment affecting Hjallabraut were reviewed. The minutes of the meeting can be found HERE. Residents are encouraged to send submissions with their comments and views to the Environmental and Planning Service at the following email address: […]
Due to the recent weather, vegetation is dry in many places, and motorists are therefore asked to take care around Lake Hvaleyrarvatn and the surrounding areas due to the risk of fire. Given the continued fine weather, the risk of fire will increase throughout the week, and our paradise, Hafnarfjörður, is therefore in serious danger if care is not taken. Do not light fires and leave disposable barbecues […]
Public Sector Innovation Day was held this week to a full house at Veröld, the House of Vigdís Finnbogadóttir. The event is organised by the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs in collaboration with the Association of Icelandic Municipalities. The programme consisted of a variety of presentations, including an introduction to BRÚNNI, a new approach to services for nursery and primary school children in Hafnarfjörður. BRÚIN – Child | Counselling | Resources BRÚIN […]
