Report any foul odours from the harbour area immediately.

Following recent events, the City of Hafnarfjörður would like to issue the following statement to residents and other stakeholders regarding a matter concerning a foul odour, which has been traced to the company Hlaðbær Colas and the raw materials in its bitumen tanks, located at Óseyrarbraut in Hafnarfjörður. The Mayor of Hafnarfjörður and the company's managing director met last week to discuss the seriousness of the matter, reviewed a plan of action and are all united in finding a successful solution that both minimises odour pollution and ensures the continued successful operation of the company, which has operated in harmony with the Hafnarfjörður community for over 30 years.

All comments and information regarding the odour should be sent directly to Hlaðbæ Colas.

Residents and staff in the area are kindly asked to send information about the day and time to harpa@colas.is. Detailed analysis and targeted measures are underway with the aim of minimising odour pollution.

This summer, Hlaðbær Colas, which had until that point used coke from Venezuela, was forced by the situation there to buy coke of a different origin, and it appears that the current problem and odour pollution lie in the raw material. Hlaðbær Colas is calling for detailed information and comments from local residents and staff so that the current stock of bik can be analysed and disposed of without causing odour pollution.

The Environmental Agency issues operating licences and monitors operations.

It should be noted specifically that neither the City of Hafnarfjörður nor the health authority have any direct involvement in this matter, beyond acting in the interests of all stakeholders and raising complaints and demands for action. In accordance with laws and regulations, it is the Environmental Agency that supervises asphalt plants and oil storage facilities, as well as issuing operating licences.