Þórdís KR Gylfadóttir, Minister of Tourism, and Guðmundur I. Guðbrandsson, Minister of the Environment and Natural Resources, announced that work will begin on improving the infrastructure of various natural gems in Iceland. Fréttablaðið reports.
A total of ISK 764 million has been allocated from the national plan for infrastructure development and ISK 807 million from the Tourist Attractions Investment Fund.
It is estimated that over 2.6 billion will be included in the National Plan for Infrastructure Development for the years 2021-2023.
Access for all.
A total of 17 projects receive grants in excess of ISK 20 million.
Development is currently being planned for both Öxarárfoss and Dettifoss. The development includes better footpaths so that it will be easier for all pedestrians to get to the areas.
The highest grants go to the ascent and cycle path from Svínafell to the national park in Skaftafell, the construction of a service building at Hengifoss and the final grant for the development of Þrístapi.
Other projects include the construction of a forest house by Sólbrekkuskógur and the construction of a path and bridge in Glerárdalur and a floating pier in Drangey.
Source: The Nordic Page