The more than 2,000 citizens of Tasiilaq can look forward to better roads and a strengthened infrastructure in the city.
In Kommuneqarfik Sermersooq's latest budget agreement for 2025–2026 funds have been allocated to improve the roads and strengthen the infrastructure in Tasiilaq.
"Good and well-functioning roads are a prerequisite for security in everyday life, for a well-functioning business community and for the city's continued development. At the same time, the solutions must take into account nature, the climate and Tasiilaq's special culture and history," reads a press release from the municipality.
The goal is to make it easier, safer and more secure to move around the city – for both citizens, visitors and businesses.
10 million kroner for asphalt
One of the efforts is to continue the work of asphalting the city's roads, for which 10 million kroner has been allocated in the budget this year. The asphalting is intended to improve accessibility and reduce wear, dust and unevenness in everyday life.
In addition, 10 million kroner has been allocated per year from 2026 to 2029 for the ongoing restoration and maintenance of roads, bridges and stairs, which does not only apply to Tasiilaq, but the entire municipality.
Tasiilaq needs a boost
Long-time member of the municipal council and of Inatsisartut, Justus Hansen (D), who is also from Tasiilaq, is satisfied with the prioritization.
– Of course it is good. We need it. The infrastructure in the city is not up to date. Our roads are very narrow and this creates some critical situations, especially in winter. In addition, we will hopefully get an airport before too long, and this will also create increased pressure from tourists on the city's infrastructure.
Waste management
The budget agreement also states that the operating payment to the waste company ESANI will continue, so that the reception station in Tasiilaq can function stably.
The reception station has already undergone the first preliminary study, and the work is thus longer in the process than just an initial clarification.
Finally, work must continue on the plans for an expansion of the materials yard in Tasiilaq, which will create better working conditions for operation and maintenance and make it possible to solve tasks more efficiently and with higher quality.
According to Justus Hansen, it is also about freeing up the area next to the equipment yard for private businesses.
Expansion of the pier
Finally, it is also mentioned in the budget agreement that the possibilities of filling up the pier north of the city should be examined in order to create a more stable and robust foundation that can support future activities and commercial development in the area.
