New lift at Ásvallalaug
A lift for disabled people and others who generally find it difficult to get into larger swimming pools has recently been installed at Ásvallalaug. The lift in question is called the Poolpod and comes from Scotland. It is the first of its kind in the country, powerful and convenient, and fulfils all requirements for this type of equipment.
Recently, it was installed in
Ásvallalaug in Hafnarfjörður has lifts for disabled people and others who generally have
It is difficult to get into larger swimming pools. The lift in question is called the Poolpod.
and comes from Scotland. It was originally designed for the London Olympic Games.
2012 and has since been installed worldwide. The lift in Ásvallalaug
is the first of its kind in this country, powerful and handy, and fulfils all
Wishes for equipment of this kind. The lift is the finishing touch in making Ásvallalaug
Accessible in every way.
The relevant swimming pools must meet certain requirements, be
so-called „spillover pools“ so that the equipment can be enjoyed, and the conditions are
available at Ásvallalaug. A specially equipped wheelchair is provided with the lift.,
remote control, wristbands and a special trolley which makes it possible to
move it without much difficulty. It is also considered a great advantage that
The lift is multi-purpose, not just for people in wheelchairs but for everyone who needs it.
any assistance to get into the pool. It has been standing to
install such a lift in Ásvallalaug for the opening of the pool in 2008 and the time in
The day was extremely pleasant. The service is an addition to the services that are already available.
hand in the pool. Ásvallalaug has facilities for swimming and recreation with
The best available. A 50-metre swimming pool, a teaching pool and a children's pool, 5 hot tubs
Pots, steam bath, water slide and play equipment.
In addition, the building houses a fitness centre.
Reebok fitness, physiotherapy, facilities for the Hafnarfjörður Swimming Club and
The sports club Fjörð.
„In recent months we have
We have been working on the branding of a health strategy for the City of Hafnarfjörður and intend
Join us in promoting increased well-being for residents through health-promoting initiatives.
for the future. It could be said that this step is one of many steps, which we
we will address in the coming weeks, months and years, and all aim to enhance well-being
residents of all ages, enhance open spaces and walking and cycling paths, as well as levelling
access and encourage residents to consume healthy food. This phase at Ásvallalaug
provides and hopefully ensures access to swimming and recreation for all those who
that they want and choose“ says Haraldur L. Haraldsson, mayor
Hafnarfjörður, on the occasion of the formal opening of the lift in Ásvallalaug today.