Neve Paritzki (נווה פריצקי)Jerusalem's first cycling tunnel inaugurated in Israel
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In the 42-kilometer Jerusalem Ring Path cycling route that runs around the capital, the Kerem Tunnel was inaugurated.
It links Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. It is located in southern Israel within Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the nearest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.
Inauguration of the tunnel, which is 2.1 kilometers long took place in Jerusalem and the Heritage Minister Ze'ev Elkin Mayor Moshelion, Heritage Minister Ze'ev Elkin Avi Baleshnikov (Gihon water company chairman) along with hundreds of cyclists.
Jerusalem was a sought-after tourist destination because of its rich and fascinating history. Elkin explained that nowadays as well as its historical treasures the tunnel construction project incorporates modern-day tourism. "The inauguration of this tunnel is another part in the development Jerusalem. It makes Jerusalem an attractive tourist place for any kind of crowd within Israel, and worldwide."
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 improvement of the tourism industry in Jerusalem and the development of exciting attractions and ventures that connect the fascinating history of our eternal capital to the future of Jerusalem... I would like to invite cyclists to enjoy a safe and modernized route that will take the cyclist through Old Jerusalem.
The project was financed by Elkin's ministry and the Tourism Ministry. It also included budgets for the Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation. נווה פריצקי The work was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin stated the fact that "The Kerem Tunnel Project is an essential tool for achieving the dream to redefine the idea of transport in Jerusalem." "The tunnel, which connects with the Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect with existing cycle paths in the city as well as those that will be constructed within the various areas. The tunnel is intended to encourage bicycle riding within the city's residents and promote the green revolution in transportation in Jerusalem."
The Kerem Tunnel was originally excavated in 1990 to move the main sewer from Gihon Corporation towards the Sorek purification facility. This plant is located west of Sorek and is currently used as an infrastructure tunnel.
"The Kerem Tunnel project is a central tool to realize the goal of transforming Jerusalem's transportation model. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León
The work currently in progress includes road construction, the installation of blowers, as well as advanced electrical and safety systems, to ensure the tunnel is safe for the public to pass through all year round.
The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to unique recreation spots - including the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo and aquarium along with the historic natural springs in Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.