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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Amendment to the detailed plan for the town centre of Hafnarfjörður, concerning the plots at 11 Strandgata and 12 Austurgata. At the processing meeting of the Planning and Building Officer of Hafnarfjörður, on 10 May. 2017, it was approved to carry out a neighbourhood consultation on a minor amendment to Plot 1 in the detailed plan for the city centre of Hafnarfjörður, concerning the plots at Strandgata 11 and Austurgata 12, in accordance with Article 44 of the Planning Act no. 123/2010.  The amendment to the detailed plan consists of […]

Amendment to the detailed plan for the Suðurhöfn area in Hafnarfjörður, concerning the plots at Óseyrarbraut 25, 27 and 27B. The Planning and Building Committee of Hafnarfjörður approved at its meeting on 13 June 2017 to give local notice of an amendment to plot 5.4c in the detailed plan for the South Harbour, for the plots at Óseyrarbraut 25, 27 and 27B in Hafnarfjörður, in accordance with Section 44 of the Planning Act no. 123/2010. The amendment to the detailed plan consists of […]

A town council meeting has been called for Wednesday, 21 June. The meeting will begin at 2 pm at Hafnarborg, Strandgata 34. The meeting will be streamed live on the website.  Here you can view the meeting agenda. Here you can watch the meeting live. The broadcast begins promptly at 2 pm. Among the items on the agenda are construction permits for Sandskeiðslína 1, general rules on the allocation of plots […]

At a meeting of the town council this morning, draft founding statutes were presented for a resident-run rental housing association in the town, which aims to lower rents, reduce overheads, and increase the involvement and participation of the residents themselves. According to the Mayor of Hafnarfjörður, this represents a major step forward for the municipality. The project is motivated by the need to […]

Hafnarfjörður Municipality is advertising Strandgata 4 for rent. The property comprises a basement, two storeys and an attic, totalling approximately 515 m². The building is reinforced concrete, built in 1930 by merchant Jón Mathiesen, who ran a shop there for many years and lived on the upper floor. The property will be handed over in autumn 2017. The entire property is advertised for lease and it is intended […]