Information and promotional activities of the Department of Sports & Leisure

Description of the action and objectives

Green Deal action

Construction of a new seal pool and service facilities at the Reykjavík Family Park & Zoo. The development has a focus on enhancing animal welfare and improving educational facilities.

 

Implementation period

Planned completion in the first half of 2023

Status: Completed

Status report on January 1, 2024

Action completed. Microsoft 365 and Workplace have been implemented at all ÍTR locations with varying success. It has been challenging for many staff members to learn these programs. However, many more people are using these programs now than before. New screens were also purchased for all swimming pools in Reykjavík, and most are already in use.

Older status reports

Below you can find older status reports with information on the progress of the action since its inception (if you're using your phone, it's better to turn it sideways).
Timeline Progress description
July 2023

Microsoft 365 and Workplace have been implemented at all ÍTR locations with varying success. It has been challenging for many staff members to learn these programs. However, many more people are using these programs now than before. New screens were also purchased for all swimming pools in Reykjavík, and most are already in use.

January 2023 Information screens have been installed in the swimming pools, and efforts are being made to complete the standardization of safety markings in all swimming pools in the coming months.
January 2022 The Social Media Policy of the Department of Sports & Leisure was finalized. Content for social media was created, announcements coordinated, feedback was gathered on the experience of participation, surveys were sent out to obtain opinions on compulsory classes, among other things.

Connection of action to Reykjavík City's policies:

 

Reykjavík City departments:

 

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