Water Management Plan - Action Plan
Description of the action and objectives
Green Deal action
Contaminants have been detected in the Tjörnin pond. We need to better identify pollution sources and subsequently develop an action plan to improve the condition of Tjörnin. We have submitted a grant application to the European Union's LIFE implementation fund. This is a long-term project where progress will depend on whether and when funding is secured.
Implementation period
Planned completion in the second half of 2025
Status: In progress
Status report on July 1, 2025
Implementing a Water Management Plan, which is a legal requirement. A grant of 157 million ISK was received from the European Union, and sampling will begin in 2025. Icewater is a collaborative project of 22 partners that received a total grant of 3.5 billion ISK. Orkuveita, Veitur Utilities and ON Power are among the grant recipients.
Older status reports
| Timeline | Progress description | |
| July 2024 | Last fall, we received confirmation of a grant from the European Union's LIFE implementation fund, with disbursements scheduled to begin in 2025. If everything proceeds as planned, we will begin organizing sampling activities in 2025. |
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Environmental goals
- 1. Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions | Green Deal A carbon-neutral city by 2040 and environmentally sustainable adaptation to climate change.
- 2. Increased carbon sequestration and enhancement of green areas | Green Deal Increased cultivation, utilization, and connection between green spaces.
- 3. The City adapted to the impacts of climate change | Green Deal Fighting climate change while adapting to its effects.
- 4. Improved access to healthy outdoor recreational options and food | Green Deal Emphasis on public health objectives and increased urban living.
- 5. Sustainable transportation | Green Deal Investment in transport infrastructure based on green and diverse principles.