Rising sea levels and changing weather patterns require a new approach in which prevention and forward-looking planning are given priority. We will base the design of infrastructure and municipal administration on 50-year projections. Our objective is to protect life, property, and infrastructure through targeted risk management and close cooperation with experts.
By renewing the drainage system and strengthening coastal defenses in exposed areas, we will reduce the risk of damage and pollution. We will use modern technology for real-time monitoring and ensure that evacuation routes and transport connections remain secure in cooperation with neighboring municipalities. Seltjarnarnes should be a safe community where people live in harmony with the forces of nature.
Tryggjum sjóvarnir og öryggi sveitarfélagsins.
- Conduct a comprehensive risk assessment, map flood-prone areas, and present an adaptation plan in cooperation with residents and stakeholders.
- Repair and renew the municipal sewage system, with particular emphasis on separating stormwater and sewage to prevent damage and pollution during extreme rainfall.
- Strengthen coastal defenses in recreational and outdoor areas so that they are protected against increasing natural hazards and coastal flooding.
- Reinforce coastal protection for vulnerable residential areas, with particular focus on Suðurströnd and other designated risk zones where properties are close to the shoreline.
- Build capacity for infrastructure monitoring and rapid response by investing in equipment that tracks sea levels and drainage system conditions in real time.
- Coordinate emergency route planning with neighboring municipalities to ensure that road connections remain intact when they are needed most.