Environment Committee / Local Agenda 21

General presentations

• 0712161 – Reykjanesbraut, cold water pipeline between Alcan and Keilir Golf Course

  The matter was previously on the agenda at the 118th meeting on 27 February 2008.

  UHN/Sd 21 sees no reason to make any comments on the matter as it currently stands. The committee nevertheless reminds the developers that any disruption during the works must be kept to a minimum. The Committee also endorses the comments of the Water Supply Manager on the importance of preventing any cross-contamination between this water and the drinking water, as the drinking water is one of the most important resources for the people of Hafnarfjörður.

• 0803035 – Environment Day 2008

  A letter from the Ministry of the Environment regarding Environment Day in Iceland, 25 April 2008.

  Submitted.

• 0801346 – Environmental Watch 2008

  The contracts for the Environmental Monitoring project were signed on 4th March.

  The Environment Committee/Local Agenda 21 is pleased that the project has been launched and has high hopes for its success. The Committee thanks the many groups that applied to participate in the project, and also the town's primary schools for their involvement.

• 0801196 – Environmentally friendly, sustainable neighbourhood

  The matter was previously on the agenda at the 115th meeting on 16 January 2008.

  The matter was discussed and will be further worked on between meetings. The decision was deferred.

• 0801195 – Green and blue bins.

  The matter was previously on the agenda at the 115th meeting on 16 January 2008.

  Discussion of the matter. A working group from the Environment Committee/Agenda 21 and the Executive Department is working on proposals for changes to waste collection.