Iceland's Blue Lagoon tourist attraction is strengthening its protection against volcanic activity with new infrastructure upgrades.
After the November 2023 earthquake in the region, a series of eruptions of the Reykjanes volcanic system threatened the safety of tourists, visiting the lagoon. The lagoon has closed and properties have been evacuated three times this year due to ongoing volcanic activity.
The Blue Lagoon will now receive a government-mandated protective wall that will surround and protect the site from lava flows. A "welcome house" will be built midway inside the new lagoon walls for guest registration, as well as retail space.
This complements the existing safety measures at the lagoon, consisting of a network of gas meters that detect air pollution, associated with the eruption, and an evacuation plan that could keep up to 1,000 people safe in less than an hour.
The Blue Lagoon will also add new upgrades and improvements to the site, including a new main access road. The locker rooms will be upgraded, new showers and lockers will be added, and the outdoor area will feature a new sauna, steam cave, cold bath and two new massage waterfalls.
All upgrades will be completed by the end of the year.
Source: travelnews.co.za
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