Construction is in full swing on the High Quay in the Port of Hafnarfjörður, a new steel-decked quay approximately 110 metres long which will be situated between the ends of the South Quay and the Óseyrarbryggja, in front of the Fornubúðir. This quay is intended to be the main berthing place for the research vessels of the Marine Research Institute, which will relocate its operations to the South Harbour in the latter half of this year. In preparation for […]
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More residential units for disabled people
Hafnarfjörður Municipality, on behalf of Heimilin Housing Association Ltd., Hafnarfjörður, on behalf of Heimilin Housing Association Ltd., and HBH Byggir Ltd. signed a construction contract for the development of a residential unit for people with disabilities at 45 Öldugata last weekend. Construction is expected to begin this summer, with the flats due for completion in February 2021. Pictured are Rósa Guðbjartsdóttir, Mayor of Hafnarfjörður, and Dagmar Þorsteinsdóttir, Managing Director of HBH Byggir […]
Community Centre in the old Tax Office
A new youth centre has opened in the old Tax Office at 14 Suðurgata in Hafnarfjörður. The youth centre offers young people aged 16-25 a diverse range of activities in a drug-free and safe environment. An activity that will, over time, be shaped by the group itself. The Mayor of Hafnarfjörður, Rósa Guðbjartsdóttir, recently formally handed over the premises to the project manager of the youth centre, who manages the activities […]
Town Council Meeting, 20 February
A town council meeting has been called for Wednesday, 20th February. The formal meeting will begin at 14:00 in the town council chamber at Hafnarborg, Strandgata 34. The agenda for the meeting can be accessed here. The meeting can be watched live here.
Selhraun South, Norðurhella 1
At the town council meeting on 6 February, it was resolved to advertise a proposal for a local plan amendment concerning the plot at Norðurhæla 1, in accordance with section 1 of article 43 of the Planning Act No. 123/2010. The changes consist of: the building envelope has been rotated by 90°. A protective fence up to 2.1m in height will be permitted at the goods reception area, outside the building envelope. A new […] will be installed.
South-town south of Hamar, 35b South Street
At the town council meeting on 6 February, it was resolved to advertise a proposal for a local plan amendment concerning the plot at 35b Suðurgata, in accordance with section 1 of article 43 of the Planning Act No. 123/2010. Furthermore, that the proposal will be presented to neighbouring landowners. The change consists of: a new building plot behind the existing house and permission to erect an extension up to one […]
Hlíðarendi Nursery School – extension
The Municipality of Hafnarfjörður invites tenders for the construction of an extension to the Hlíðarendi nursery school at Úthlíð 1 in Hafnarfjörður, including the demolition of a part of the existing nursery building, internal alterations, and the landscaping of the grounds surrounding the extension. The extension is approximately 70m² in size and is constructed with lightweight timber external walls clad externally with stone panels and a conventional gable roof with a purlin roof deck clad in felt and corrugated iron […]
Borough Council Grants 2019
Each year, the Town Council awards grants to organisations, businesses or individuals for activities and services that align with the role of the local authority or are otherwise in accordance with its strategic policies, priorities and priorities. Grant awards are made twice a year, and the first award of the year is now taking place. The application deadline is 25 March 2019. Applicants […]
The toilet is NOT a rubbish bin.
Do you know what can go down your toilet? Every day, a huge amount of rubbish enters the town's sewer system, causing blockages and often a great deal of damage. A great deal of work and expense is involved in clearing and unblocking these blockages, and in replacing or repairing pumps that stop under the strain and give out […]
Explosions due to work at Háabakki
Construction is in full swing on the High Quay in the Port of Hafnarfjörður, a new steel-decked quay approximately 110 metres long which will be situated between the ends of the South Quay and the Óseyrarbryggja, in front of the Fornubúðir. This quay is intended to be the main berthing place for the research vessels of the Marine Research Institute, which will relocate its operations to the South Harbour in the latter half of this year. In preparation for […]