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The Kerem Tunnel, the first cycle tunnel in Israel, has been inaugurated in the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle path that runs around Jerusalem, the capital city.
נווה פריצקי It connects Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. נווה פריצקי Its southern entrance is located beneath Ein Laban in Refaim Park. The northern entrance can be located in Nahal Ein Kerem.
The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was officially opened by Jerusalem’s Heritage Minister ZeevElkin. It was also attended by Mayor Moshelion Avi Balehnikov Gihon Water Company chairman, as well as thousands of cyclists.
Jerusalem’s rich past was the main reason why it was a popular tourist destination in the past. http://b3.zcubes.com/v.aspx?mid=8911151 Elkin said that today aside from its rich history, Jerusalem also incorporates modern tourists. “The inauguration[of] the tunnel project is another aspect of the growth of Jerusalem and it’s transformation into an attractive tourist destination for all types across Israel and the world.
Elkin his ministry, which spearheaded the project along with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry has invested hundreds of millions of shekels every year in Jerusalem’s tourist development and also in the creation of new activities and ventures which will link the amazing historical past with the exciting future of Jerusalem. נווה פריצקי I encourage cyclists to take advantage of a the modern, well-maintained cycling route overlooking the unique nature of Old Jerusalem.
A total of NIS 25 million were earmarked in the project, budgeted by Elkin’s ministry, the Tourism Ministry, the Jerusalem Municipality, the Gihon Corporation and the Jerusalem Purification and Sewerage Works, with the work carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin said that the Kerem Tunnel project is an crucial tool to realize the idea to transform the idea of transport in Jerusalem. “The new tunnel connecting to Jerusalem Ring Path will join existing paths for bicycles and ones that are paved in the neighborhoods. It is intended to encourage biking within the city’s residents and to promote the green revolution in transport in Jerusalem.”
The Kerem Tunnel was originally excavated in 1990 to move the main sewer of Gihon Corporation towards the Sorek purification facility. https://dingflicka.com/members/neve-paritzkigndb315bb/activity/59724/ The plant is located west of Sorek and is still used as an infrastructure tunnel.
“The Kerem tunnel project is a central tool for realizing the vision to change the notion of transportation in Jerusalem. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
To make the tunnel accessible to the public all year round, the works include road construction as well as the installing blowers.
The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to special recreation areas such as the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo and aquarium, along with the historic natural springs of Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.