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Design contest for changes at Laugardalslaug
Description of the action and objectives
Green Deal action
Work on the preamble for the design competition for renovations to Laugardalslaug has begun, with plans to renovate the pool basin and tubs in the outdoor area, in addition to enhancing recreational access for children of all ages. Ideas have also been proposed to revitalize the pool’s grandstand with cultural and community-based activities.
Implementation period
Planned completion in the first half of 2026
Status: In progress
Status report on January 1, 2024
Work on the instructions is finishing up. A design competition for renovations at Laugardalslaug Pool has not started yet but is planned to begin early in 2024. There are plans to renew the pool basin and pots in the outdoor area, along with improving recreational facilities for children of all ages. There are also ideas for redoing the grandstand of the pool.
Older status reports
| Timing | Progress description |
| July 2023 |
Preparation for the Design Competition is underway by the Property Office at Reykjavík City's Department of Finance & Risk Management. |
| January 2023 | The preliminary design is ready, but there is a competition pending for the final design, set to take place in 2023. Construction is scheduled to start in 2024. |
| July 2022 | At the beginning of this year, almost twelve hundred ideas were submitted during an open idea generation regarding the renovation of Laugardalslaug Pool. In 2023, a design competition for Laugardalslaug Pool and its related structures will be held in collaboration with the Architects Association of Iceland. Construction is scheduled to start in 2024. |
Related actions
| Action name | Completion | Departments |
|---|---|---|
| Design contest for changes at Laugardalslaug | 2026 | Department of Culture & Sport |
| Recreation website Frístund.is | 2024 | Department of Culture & Sport |
| Renewal of the indoor pool at Sundhöll | 2026 | Department of Culture & Sport |
| Dalslaug is in full operation and a new slide is under construction | 2023 | Department of Culture & Sport |
| Development of Ski Resorts | 2026 | Department of Culture & Sport |
| Development at the Reykjavík Family Park & Zoo | 2025 | Department of Culture & Sport |
| Information and promotional activities of the Department of Sports & Leisure | 2023 | Department of Culture & Sport |
| Free swimming for primary school children and younger | 2022 | Department of Culture & Sport |
| Recreation Card increase | 2022 | Department of Culture & Sport |
A City for People
- 1. For all of us Residents' well-being and the feeling of belonging in Reykjavík.
- 2. Let Dreams Come True Children and adolescents let their dreams come true.
- 3. Culture and arts become an integral part of city life Everyone has equal opportunities to participate in and enjoy culture and arts.
- 4. Sports for all Most people regularly engage in sports or other physical activities.
- 5. Improved public health A health-promoting, sustainable, and diverse community.
- 6. Human rights, increased participation, and improved dialogue with residents Residents have the opportunity to work with the City to improve their quality of life.