Hafnarfjörður is advertising plots for individuals and legal entities in a family-friendly residential neighbourhood in Skarðshlíð. The planning and design place strong emphasis on a holistic vision, sustainable planning, a green aesthetic and varied outdoor spaces. The area is situated south and west of Ásfjall, a sheltered spot surrounded by immense natural beauty. The plots are for single-family houses, semi-detached houses, terraced houses, duplexes and family homes for individuals […]
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Fornubúðir 5 and Hamranes. Amendment to the general and detailed plans for the areas.
Amendment to the Master Plan of Hafnarfjörður 2013-2025. At its meeting on 19 September 2018, the City Council of Hafnarfjörður resolved to re-advertise the submitted proposal, dated. 8.8.2018/amended 13.9.2018, regarding an amendment to the Master Plan of Hafnarfjörður 2013-2025, concerning the relocation of a high-voltage line at Hamranes and that the matter shall be processed in accordance with Article 31 of the Planning Act no. 123/2010. Amendment to the general plan. Area: Hamranes Amendment to the general plan for Hafnarfjörður 2013-2025 […]
Provision of learning materials to nurseries
Representatives from the Lions Club of Hafnarfjörður recently presented a curriculum pack to the pupils at Víðivellir Nursery School. All nurseries in Hafnarfjörður have now received a comprehensive educational resource pack, which the National Education Agency, in collaboration with Lions, is providing to all nurseries in the country. The pack contains letter tiles that can be used in a variety of ways, as well as posters […]
Disruption to water supply in the North Town
Due to repairs, there may be disruptions to the water supply to properties on Norðurbraut, Hraunbrún and Garðaveg today. The water is expected to be turned off at 10 a.m., with the repair work anticipated to be completed by midday. Thank you for your understanding.
Ásvallalaug closed for the next few days
Ásvallalaug will be open on a limited basis from 20th to 23rd October. Tomorrow, Saturday, the pool will be closed all day for a swimming competition, and will remain so until midday on Sunday. The swimming pool is open from 2 pm to 5 pm on Sunday. During the winter break of Hafnarfjörður's primary schools, on the 22nd and 23rd of October, the pool will be closed for essential maintenance work. Suðurbær Pool will, as usual, be open over the weekend from […]
Regarding the canteen at Áslandsskóli
At the first meeting of the new education committee, on 26 June 2018, a letter from the Children's Ombudsman regarding the Ásland School canteen was considered, as was the arrangement whereby pupils on the school meal scheme eat in a different space to pupils who bring a packed lunch from home. The Education Manager of Hafnarfjörður was tasked at the meeting with following up on the letter, see minutes. A copy of the letter was published […]
Town Council Meeting, 17 October
A town council meeting has been called for Wednesday 17 October. The meeting will begin at 17:00 in the town council chamber at Hafnarborg, Strandgata 34. Here you can view the meeting agenda. Here you can watch the meeting live.
Targeted interventions for declining language skills
There has been much discussion that the language development and vocabulary of Icelandic children is deteriorating, and that this later affects their reading comprehension and academic prospects. A new project in Hafnarfjörður aims to reach parents of children aged 6-24 months so that the children are supported in their language development from an early age and earlier […]
13 projects receive cultural grants
The Culture and Tourism Committee of Hafnarfjörður has now completed the allocation of cultural grants for 2018. Thirteen projects are receiving a grant this time; individuals, cultural groups or organisations, all of which have one thing in common: they are connected to Hafnarfjörður in one way or another. Cultural and Tourism Committee grants of the City of Hafnarfjörður are awarded twice a year to individuals and projects that are likely to […]
Reconstruction of Kaldársel Road
These days, reconstruction work is underway on Kaldárselsveg from Sörlatorg to Flóttamannavegur. Throughout October, there will be traffic disruptions and closures on certain routes in the work area. Flóttamannavegur and Klettahlíð at Kaldárselsveg will be closed from today until Wednesday. After that, there will be traffic disruptions. Motorists are asked to pay close attention to the signage on […]