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Neve ParitzkiThe first cycle tunnel in Israel opens in Jerusalem
The Kerem Tunnel offers an unforgettable hike and riding experience for the advantage of The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's first cycle tunnel, was inaugurated as part of Jerusalem Ring Path. נווה פריצקי This 42-kilometer cycle path surrounds Jerusalem.
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The tunnel connects Nahal Refaim with Emek Motza. Its southern entrance is located in Refaim Park, below Ein Laban while the northern entrance is in Nahal Ein Kerem, about one kilometer away from the Kerem junction. The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was inaugurated on Thursday by Jerusalem and the heritage minister Ze'ev Elkin and Moshe Lion, the Mayor. Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon, chairman of Gihon, and hundreds other cyclists were also in attendance. Jerusalem was once a major tourist attraction because of its rich history. Elkin explained that the present along with its rich history the tunnel construction project incorporates modern-day tourism. "The launch (of this tunnel project) is a further step in the expansion of Jerusalem as well as it's transformation into a sought-after tourist destination for all kinds of people in Israel as well as around the world." Elkin, whose ministry together with the Jerusalem Municipality spearheaded the project, explained that his ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels every year to develop all aspects of Jerusalem's tourism and the development of exciting attractions and ventures that connect the glorious historical past of our capital city to its future... https://www.news1.co.il/ShowArticles.aspx?docId=459025&subjectId=42&ShowAll=True נווה פריצקי I invite the cycling community to take a relaxing and modern route that takes the cyclist through Old Jerusalem. About NIS 25 million were invested in the project. It was budgeted by Elkin's ministry as well as the Tourism Ministry, the Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation and the Jerusalem Purification and Sewerage Works, with the work carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority. https://ashdodnet.com/%D7%A6%D7%A8%D7%9B%D7%A0%D7%95%D7%AA-%D7%95%D7%A2%D7%A1%D7%A7%D7%99%D7%9D/%D7%A8%D7%90%D7%A9-%D7%A2%D7%99%D7%A8-%D7%A0%D7%95%D7%95%D7%94-%D7%A4%D7%A8%D7%99%D7%A6%D7%A7%D7%99-%D7%9E%D7%95%D7%96%D7%99%D7%90%D7%95%D7%9F-%D7%94%D7%A9%D7%A2%D7%95%D7%95%D7%94-%D7%A9%D7%9C%D7%A0%D7%95-%D7%97%D7%99%D7%99%D7%91-%D7%9C%D7%94%D7%92%D7%99%D7%A2-%D7%9C%D7%9E%D7%A7%D7%95%D7%9D-1-%D7%91%D7%92%D7%95%D7%92%D7%9C-516889 Elkin explained that the Kerem Tunnel project is an essential tool for achieving the goal to alter the concept and transport throughout Jerusalem. Elkin explained that the proposed tunnel will connect to the Jerusalem Ring Path and will link with existing bike trails. The tunnel will also be paved throughout the various neighborhoods. https://www.israelhayom.co.il/mumlazim/article/13057097 It will also increase cycling and encourage green transportation in the capital. The Kerem Tunnel was originally excavated in the year 1990 to relocate the main sewers of Gihon Corporation towards the Sorek purification facility. נווה פריצקי נווה פריצקי This plant is located west of Sorek and is still used as an infrastructure tunnel. "The Kerem tunnel is a vital tool in achieving the vision to transform Jerusalem's transportation system. " Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon In order to make the tunnel accessible to the general public throughout the year the work includes road construction, as well as installing blowers. The Kerem Tunnel gives you access to a variety of places to relax, including Ein Kerem Neighborhood, the Biblical Zoo and Aquarium as well as historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh or Ein Laban. https://www.news1.co.il/ShowArticles.aspx?docId=458935&subjectId=42&ShowAll=True נווה פריצקי
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drejerbauer · 2 years
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Neve ParitzkiJerusalem is the home of the first tunnel for bicycles in Israel.
The Kerem Tunnel allows for a unique hiking and riding experience. The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's newest cycle tunnel, was opened as part an extensive cycle path that circles the capital. The tunnel is a link between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. Its southern entrance is located in Refaim Park, below Ein Laban and its northern entrance is in Nahal Ein Kerem, about half a mile close to the Kerem junction. The opening ceremony of the tunnel, which is 2.1 kilometers long took place in Jerusalem and the Heritage Minister Ze'ev Elkin Mayor Moshelion, Avi Baleshnikov (Gihon water company chairman of the company) as well as a plethora of cyclists. "In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive tourist city due to its rich past. Elkin stated that, in addition to its rich history, modern tourism is also included in Jerusalem's city. "The opening of this tunnel project is a further part of the growth of the city of Jerusalem and its transformation into a desirable tourist destination for all kinds of visitors in Israel and throughout the world." https://ashdodnet.com/%D7%A6%D7%A8%D7%9B%D7%A0%D7%95%D7%AA-%D7%95%D7%A2%D7%A1%D7%A7%D7%99%D7%9D/%D7%A8%D7%90%D7%A9-%D7%A2%D7%99%D7%A8-%D7%A0%D7%95%D7%95%D7%94-%D7%A4%D7%A8%D7%99%D7%A6%D7%A7%D7%99-%D7%9E%D7%95%D7%96%D7%99%D7%90%D7%95%D7%9F-%D7%94%D7%A9%D7%A2%D7%95%D7%95%D7%94-%D7%A9%D7%9C%D7%A0%D7%95-%D7%97%D7%99%D7%99%D7%91-%D7%9C%D7%94%D7%92%D7%99%D7%A2-%D7%9C%D7%9E%D7%A7%D7%95%D7%9D-1-%D7%91%D7%92%D7%95%D7%92%D7%9C-516889 Elkin his ministry, which together with the Jerusalem Municipality spearheaded the project, said his ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels every year in the development of Jerusalem's tourism in all its aspects and the development of new tourist attractions and ventures that link the rich history of our capital city's eternal past to the future of Jerusalem... I invite all cyclists to visit and enjoy the modern, well-maintained route that overlooks Old Jerusalem. The project was funded by the Elkin's department and the Tourism Ministry. נווה פריצקי It also included budgets for the Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation. The work was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority. Elkin said that "The Kerem Tunnel Project is a central tool to realize the dream to change the way we think about transport in Jerusalem." נווה פריצקי "The new tunnel, which will connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect with existing cycle paths in the city as well as the ones that will be paved within its various areas. The tunnel is intended to encourage bicycling within its inhabitants, and promote a green transportation revolution in Jerusalem." In the late 1990s, the Kerem Tunnel was excavated to move the main sewer line of Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. It is currently used for infrastructure purposes. It is also home to the fifth water line which is operated to Jerusalem by the Mekorot water company.
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נווה פריצקי "The Kerem Tunnel project is the central instrument to achieve the goal of transforming Jerusalem's transport model. " Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León The work currently in progress includes road construction, the installation of blowers as well as modern safety and electrical systems to make the tunnel safe for the public to pass through at all times of the year. The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to special recreation areas such as the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo and aquarium and the historical natural springs of Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.
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