COMMUNITY OPERATION Sewage and waste treatment All sewage in Ny-Ålesund as the only settlement on Svalbard is cleaned. We treat the sewage in a chemical process and the end product is close to 96% clean water. The remaining product, approx. 50 kg/year are sent to the mainland for disposal. Treated water is sent around 50 m out in Kongsfjorden. Ny-Ålesund the only settlement on Svalbard with sewage treatment. Ny-Ålesund has a comprehensive waste system. Since the activities here are meant to impact the local environment as little as possible, no waste is to be deposited in landfill sites or incinerated in Ny-Ålesund. We also want to do our part when it comes to reducing, recycling and reusing waste. For you this means that you have to sort your waste and deposit it at the waste station where you are staying or in Varemottaket in the Service building. Check the categories you have to sort your waste into. Watchman – Safety The permanent staff of the operations department in Kings Bay make up the watchmen group. The watchmen are available 24/7 and rotate personnel every week. Each member is in the watchman every 3 to 4 weeks. The watchmen has in addition to their primary vocation (electrician, plumber, carpenter etc.) to perform scheduled inspections and controls around town. Additionally, the watchmen can perform first aid and contact the hospital if the nurse is off duty. Fire and rescue The Ny-Ålesund airport fire and rescue brigade consists of personnel from the watchmen group. They train weekly at the airport and have undergone basic training in either Longyear or the mainland. Water supply Drinking water in Ny-Ålesund is distributed from the reservoir Tvillingvann. Water treatment is based on 2 processes in Sinsenkrysset. Treatment nr 1 is cyclone filter where all particles are removed. After that the water I processed in a UW filter before sending out to the consumers. Samples are sent to laboratory several times pr year, and the conclusion of these results are: Kings Bay AS delivers very good and healthy drinking water. Housekeeping department Kings Bay’s housekeeping department provide the cleaning of buildings in town. From common areas such as the Servicebuilding, working space facilities, administration areas, various stations and accommodations. HOUSEKEEPING AND LAUNDRY Nurse The nurse has a long experience in acut medicine, but also in general medicine. The nurse collaborates with personell at the hospital in Longyearbyen. Infermary «Sykestua» has telemedicine equipment that puts us in direct contact with the doctor on duty at Longyearbyen Hospital. The equipment we have allows us to clarify some serious medical conditions. We have a selection of medicines, following the recommendations of medical specialists at Longyearbyen Hospital. Due to Covid situation we have the oportunity to take the corona test, and some room for quarantine, if necessary. MEDICAL SERVICE Powerstation Ny-Ålesund Power station was built in 1997. It primarily consists of 3 diesel generators, 3 exhaust heat exchangers, 2 oil-boilers and 1 electrical boiler. To exploit the excess heat produced by generators the «town» is mostly water heated. The water is heated using the engine cooling water and the heat from the exhaust. Operations Kings Bay employees working with daily operations are essential to be able to live, work and do research i Ny-Ålesund. They maintain and operate the airport runway, harbour and powerplant as well as maintaining buildings and machinery in town. In addition, they help the institutions and researchers with instrument installations and logistical support. All employees in this department are part of the watcman duty. Servicebygget The servicebuilding houses many functions – kitchen, restaurant, infirmary, administration laundry and reception. SERVICEBYGGET Harbor The harbour receives boat tourists and containers with goods delivered approximately every 6 weeks. HARBOUR Airport The airport in Ny-Ålesund is operated by Kings Bay AS AIRPORT Maintenance of «Sykehuset» In 2017 Kings Bay lay a new foundation and refurbished the hospital in Ny-Ålesund. Contact information operations@kingsbay.no Kings Bay AS VAT 930 155 500 Address 9173 Ny-Ålesund Phone +47 79 02 72 00 E-Mail booking@kingsbay.no Social media Facebook Instagram Utviklet av Amedia Kreativ © 2021 Privacy policy We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. Cookie Settings Accept All