Time is running out to apply for a micro-grant for projects at the Bright Days festival – the deadline for applications for up to 100,000 kr. for projects taking place during the festival is 27 March. Micro-grants – application deadline 27 March. To support pioneering projects, a portion of the funding […]
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Applications are now open for the allocation of plots in Skarðshlíð, Phase 3.
Applications are now open for the first allocation of residential plots in Skarðshlíð, Phase 3. The deadline for applications for this first allocation is 22 April 2019. We are also introducing a new information website for Skarðshlíð – a new, family-friendly residential neighbourhood in Hafnarfjörður. A true natural gem in a superb location! A new information page about SKARÐSHLÍÐ is now live – skardshlidin.is A true natural gem in a […]
Driving and shooting training area in Kapelluhraun
Hafnarfjörður Town Council hereby announces a proposal for an amendment to the detailed plan for the driving and shooting range in Kapelluhraun, Hafnarfjörður, in accordance with the 1st paragraph of Article 43 of the Planning Act No. 123/2010. The proposal adds to and amends the existing building plots, as well as creating a new plot, as shown on the plan dated 03.10.2018. The planning application will be on public display […]
Power cut in Hafnarfjörður
There is currently a power cut in Völlunum, Hafnarfjörður, and partially in Holt and Ásland. According to information from Landsnet, a trip occurred on the 11 kV SP2 outlet in Hamranes, which caused the power cut in these areas. The likely cause of the trip is that a cable trench was dug into. Repairs are underway.
The new youth centre is called Hamarinn.
A youth centre, which recently opened in the old Tax Office, has been named The Hammer. The new name for the youth centre was voted on last night at the founding meeting of the house association at 14 Sudurgata. The name Hamarinn was chosen from the 18 suggestions that were put forward, but the name is taken from the beautiful outdoor recreational area located a short distance from the youth centre itself. […]
Cold water supply off at Skúlaskeiði
The cold water supply to Skúlaskeið will be cut off from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, 20th March. We thank you for your understanding.
Two musical acts to continue in Nótuna
Nótan (the music school's harvest festival) is just around the corner, but regional concerts are taking place across the country at the moment, where 7 acts from each region are selected for the final festival of Nótan, which will be held at the cultural centre Hof in Akureyri on 6th April. Two acts from the Hafnarfjörður Music School were selected at the weekend to take part in […]
Town Council Meeting, 20th March
A town council meeting has been called for Wednesday, 20th March. 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.
First spadeful at a new residential development
The first sod was cut today for a new residential complex at Arnarhraun 50, where a six-flat building with communal space is to be constructed. An agreement was reached with the Arnarhvoll Construction Company Ltd. for the building at the end of 2018, and completion is scheduled for March 2020. The project involves six detached houses with full accessibility for […]
Customer service opens at 9:30 on Monday.
On Monday, 18th March, the Hafnarfjörður Customer Service will open at 9:30 a.m. instead of 8:00 a.m. due to a staff meeting. Thank you in advance for your understanding!