Hafnarfjörður Harbour and the City of Hafnarfjörður, in collaboration with the Association of Icelandic Architects, are holding an open competition for ideas on the future planning of Flensborg Harbour and the Óseyrar area, which is currently part of the Suðurhöfn harbour area in Hafnarfjörður. The area is planned for redevelopment on a new basis, with revised planning boundaries and a revised master plan for Hafnarfjörður. The main objective of the competition is to generate ideas for mixed-use, dense development […]
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Ice, sand and salt
There is a great deal of ice on the roads, pavements and car parks throughout the town these days due to unusual weather conditions. The City of Hafnarfjörður's Service Centre is on duty 24/7 for gritting and sanding, but this is not always enough. Salt and sand can be useful, given the forecast for the coming days. Residents can collect sand from the Service Centre […]
Residents' satisfaction is increasing
Residents' satisfaction with the municipality's services in Hafnarfjörður is increasing year on year, according to the results of the annual Gallup service survey, which were published at a meeting of the town council this morning. A total of 91% of residents in Hafnarfjörður are satisfied with the municipality as a place to live. Satisfaction with services for families with children and the elderly has increased the most, as well as with nursery and cultural affairs. […]
Leisure grants increased by 33% over the turn of the year.
Leisure grants for participation fees in sports and leisure activities for children aged six to eighteen increased on 1 January 2018, from 3,000 kr. per month to 4,000 kr., or by about 33%, and the grant can be used for 12 months a year. From the New Year, students in music education, such as those at the Hafnarfjörður Music School, can also use […]
New Environmental and Utilities Manager
Guðmundur Elíasson is the new Environment and Utilities Manager in Hafnarfjörður. Guðmundur has extensive management experience in the fields of environmental affairs, construction and utility operations, and has served as head of environmental affairs, as well as the works and utilities departments in Árborg and Fjarðabyggð. Guðmundur holds a Master's degree (M.Sc.) in Industrial and Operations Engineering from Aalborg University, awarded in 1993, and a Bachelor's degree (B.Sc.) in Mechanical Engineering from Odense Technical College. […]
Changes to the Strætó bus network
Several changes to the Strætó bus route network in Hafnarfjörður have come into effect. Route 21 has been shortened within Hafnarfjörður, but journeys will now also pass Smáralind in both directions. The route now runs directly through Flatahraun and stops at Kaplakrika, while the stops at Bæjarhraun and Hólsraun are being discontinued. The route's service hours are extended by an hour in the evenings and, in addition, services will run […]
Event and project grants
The Culture and Tourism Committee of Hafnarfjörður is inviting applications for grants for projects and events in the fields of culture and the arts in Hafnarfjörður. Applications must be submitted electronically by 15 February 2018. Twice a year the Culture and Tourism Committee of Hafnarfjörður invites applications for grants for cultural activities and the strengthening of Hafnarfjörður's cultural life. The aim is to support […]
Agreement on the health promotion of older people in Hafnarfjörður
The Mayor of Hafnarfjörður and Janus Guðlaugsson signed an agreement earlier today between the municipality and Janus Heilsueflingu slf, for a year and a half, in connection with health promotion for up to 160 residents of Hafnarfjörður aged 65 and over. This involves endurance training, which takes place once a week at the athletics hall at Kaplakriki, and strength training, which takes place […]
Hafnarfjörður improves terms and working environment in nurseries
In the recently approved 2018 budget for the Municipality of Hafnarfjörður, emphasis is placed on improving working conditions in nurseries and reducing the pressure on children and staff. The number of preparation and overtime hours for staff will be increased in nurseries, thereby giving nursery managers greater scope to meet the many challenges facing the nursery. These steps will be the first in […]
New Year's bonfire in Hafnarfjörður
The New Year's bonfire will, as usual, be held at the Haukar sports grounds in Völlunum at 20:00. Specifically, in the lava field in front of the sports centre, the bonfire is a joint effort between the Haukar Football Club and the City of Hafnarfjörður. Members of the public are advised to keep a safe distance from the bonfire, dress appropriately for the weather, leave fireworks at home and enjoy the event.