Category: News

The Hafnarfjörður Town Council approved at its meeting this morning to grant a subsidy of 1,000,000 króna to the 'Friendship in Action' project. The project and collection were initiated in response to a tidal wave that struck the Greenlandic village of Nuugattsiaq in the early hours of Sunday, 18 June, resulting in four deaths and the destruction of eleven houses, including the village's power supply, shop and primary school.

On Friday, Health Minister Óttarr Proppé allocated just over ninety million krónur in grants from the Public Health Fund to 139 projects and research studies. The grant recipients are located all over the country, and the projects are aimed at all age groups. See the list of projects and grant recipients for 2017. The City of Hafnarfjörður is one of this year's recipients. Healthy City of Hafnarfjörður. The City of Hafnarfjörður's project focuses on the targeted implementation of a health promotion strategy (public health policy) in a cross-disciplinary […]

Hafnarfjörður Municipality invites tenders for the reconstruction of a 200-metre section of Lækjargata, from Fjarðargata to Austurgata.  The work includes: tarmac removal, excavation, sub-base and asphalt, kerbs, drainage pipes, water supply pipes, and utility installations. Also surfacing, paving, planting, the renewal of concrete retaining walls, and more.  The completion date is 15 November 2017. Main quantities: Excavation from streets and […]

Words from the Mayor at the end of the month I have decided to make it a regular feature to put together a few words at the end of the month to report on interesting projects underway within the municipality and to give an overview of the month's challenges, ideas, visits and meetings. There is much to report, but with this I wish to inform […]

All children who are starting to read for themselves are invited to take part in the Hafnarfjörður Library's summer reading scheme, which runs from 1 June to 18 August. Summer Reading – How it works Sign up for the Summer Reading programme with a member of staff at the reception desk or in the children's section and get a reading diary. Read any ridiculously fun book, comic book, audiobook or magazine. Get a stamp in […]

Amendment to the detailed plan for Einhell 6, Phase 2, Hellnahraun. The Planning and Building Committee of Hafnarfjörður approved at its meeting on 21 February 2017 to advertise the proposal for a revised detailed plan for the plots at Einhellu 6 in accordance with Article 43, paragraph 1 of the Planning Act No. 123/2010. The change consists of reducing the number of building plots on the site from two to one. The maximum building size will be 1500m² […]

The City of Hafnarfjörður reiterates the importance of establishing an overall strategy for works on the Reykjanesbraut within Hafnarfjörður, where the timing of the works is determined and funding is secured. Work has now begun on the construction of a grade-separated junction with Krýsuvíkurveg, but other projects have not yet entered the planning stage. A memorandum on transport matters was presented at a meeting of Hafnarfjörður Town Council yesterday and […]

The City Council of Hafnarfjörður approved at its meeting today to proceed with the existing purchase agreement for the St. Joseph's Hospital premises, thereby finalising the purchase of the property. With the purchase, the City of Hafnarfjörður commits to operating a public service in the property for a minimum of 15 years from the signing of the agreement. A special working group will examine ideas for the building's use. The City of Hafnarfjörður has entered into an agreement […]

Hafnarfjörður is seeking offers for the long-term lease of a property of at least 700 m² in Hafnarfjörður that meets the following requirements:  Hall – minimum 500m², ceiling height of at least 6-7m in part of the hall Storage 50m² Reception/counter – 80m2 Office facilities – 50m2 Two WCs and a cleaning cupboard. Offers should be sent to the Hafnarfjörður Service Desk, Strandgata 6, marked “Langtímaleiga” by 10 July. Further information is provided by Geir Bjarnason […]

Over 200 anglers aged 6-12 gathered at Flensborgarbrú in Hafnarfjörður today, armed themselves with their fishing rods and competed to catch the most and the most unusual fish. Seven-year-old Mohammad El Said received a prize for catching the biggest fish, a whiting weighing almost 600g. Tackle and Strange Fish. The annual play schemes […]