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Renewal of the indoor pool at Sundhöll
Description of the action and objectives
Green Deal action
Plans are underway to renovate the indoor pool's banks and basin of Sundhöll Reykjavík Pool, which are getting old. In addition to this, a special diving pool will be created for the diving boards.
Implementation period
Planned completion in the first half of 2026
Status: In progress
Status report on January 1, 2024
Construction should start next fall and will continue throughout 2025 and into part of 2026. Plans include improving the steam bath facilities and adding hot pots on the balconies. The building permit application has been approved.
Older status reports
| Timing | Progress description |
|---|---|
| July 2023 |
Construction was supposed to start this year, but it was postponed due to the City's financial situation. Efforts will begin in spring 2024 to renovate the pool deck and the pool basin in the indoor pool of Sundhöll Pool. The construction is expected to take about one and a half to two years. |
| January 2023 | Alterations have been designed for the Sundhöll indoor pool, but construction has been postponed until fall 2023. |
| July 2022 | Alterations have been designed for the Sundhöll indoor pool, and construction is projected to commence in spring 2023. |
Connection of action to Reykjavík City's policies:
Reykjavík City departments:
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| 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 |
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- 4. Sports for all | Green Deal Most people regularly engage in sports or other physical activities.
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