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About Grafarvogslaug Pool
The ground was broken on December 13, 1996 and the first stage of the pool opened on May 3, 1998. Grafarvogslaug Pool has been built up gradually since the opening date. An indoor pool and whirlpool bath were completed in the fall of 1998 and a steam room in spring 1999. A play pool and slide were opened on April 25, 2002.
Architects
Vilhjálmur Hjálmarsson and Guðmundur Þór Pálsson.
Year of construction
1998
Building history
The ground was broken on December 13, 1996 and the first stage of the pool opened on May 3, 1998. Grafarvogslaug Pool has been built up gradually since the opening date. An indoor pool and whirlpool bath were completed in the fall of 1998 and a steam room in spring 1999. A play pool and slide were opened on April 25, 2002.
| Building size: | 3,097 m2 | The total water surface size is about: | 670 m2 |
| Lot size: | 65,012 m2 | No. of parking spaces: | 53 |
| Land valuation: | 51328000 | Property valuation: | 276138000 |
| Fire compensation assessment: | 351335000 | Volume: | 10,690 m3 |
Main pool
| Length: | Max depth: | Min depth: | Flow per hour: 140 m3 |
| Surface area: 312.5 m2 | Volume: 439 m3 | Temperature: | Number of lanes: 5 |
Indoor pool
| Length: 12.5 m, width: | Max depth: | Min depth: | Flow per hour: 44 m3 |
| Surface area: 108 m2 | Volume: 88 m3 | Temperature: | Number of lanes: 3 |
Play pool
| Length: 12.5 m, width: 7-11 m | Max depth: | Min depth: | Flow per hour: 18 m3 |
| Surface area: 113 m2 | Volume: 96 m3 | Temperature: | Number of lanes: 3 |
Wading pool
| Length: 10 m., radius: | Max depth: | Min depth: | Flow per hour: 44 m3 |
| Surface area: 30 m2 | Volume: 9 m3 | Temperature: |
Hot tubs
| Whirlpool bath | Temperature: | 17 m2 | 13.6 m3 |
| Volga | Temperature: | 10 m2 | 7 m3 |
| Víti | Temperature: | 10 m2 | 7 m3 |
Purification of the water in the pool takes place through sand filters, up to 48 times a day in the tubs. Automatic chlorination stations are responsible for maintaining water quality according to the standards set by the Environmental and Food Agency.
Steam room
| Steam room | Common to men and women in the outdoor area | Temperature: |
Water in showers
Heated cold water up to 43°C.
Water in pools and tubs
Water in the main pool and play pool is heated cold water. Water in tubs is thermal spring water. The pH of the water in the pools is controlled by the use of carbon dioxide and therefore has a pH of about 7.7, which makes it possible to limit the use of chlorine.
Chlorine levels are determined by Article 17 of Regulation No 814/2010 on Hygiene at Swimming and Bathing Facilities.
Playground equipment
Other playing equipment: a small slide of 1.2 m along with a variety of floating toys.
Catering
Grafarvogslaug Pool has food and beverage sales and you can buy a variety of light snacks, cosmetics, and more.
Directors since opening
Hafliði Halldórsson 1997-2011
Jens A Jónsson 2011-2014
Sólveig Valgeirsdóttir 2014-2017
Árni Jónsson 2017-2018
Hrafn Þór Jörgensson 2018-
Operations Managers
Jens A Jónsson 1998-2004
Guðmundur Ísidórsson 2004-2011