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The Kerem Tunnel allows for a an experience that is unique in terms of hiking and riding.https://notes.io/qd7kf The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's newest cycle tunnel, is constructed as a part of a 42-kilometer cycle route that circles the capital. https://lowryspencer8.livejournal.com/profile The tunnel links the paths between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. The tunnel's southern entrance can be found within Refaim Park below Ein Laban. The northern entrance is in Nahal Ein Kerem about half one kilometer away from the Kerem junction. On Thursday, Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin and Mayor Moshelion, Avi Baleshnikov, Gihon chairman, and hundreds of cyclists were present at a celebration to mark the opening of the tunnel's 2.1-kilometer-long length. https://lundgren-leonard-2.technetbloggers.de/neve-paritzkithe-first-tunnel-for-cycling-in-israel-opens-in-jerusalem-1663214484 Jerusalem was a popular tourist destination because of its glorious history. Elkin added that in addition to its rich history the modern tourist industry is incorporated into the Jerusalem city. "The launch of the tunnel is another aspect of the growth of Jerusalem. The tunnel makes Jerusalem an attractive destination for tourists of every kind of person within Israel as well as around the world." Elkin his ministry, which together with the Jerusalem Municipality spearheaded the project, explained that the ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels each year in the development of Jerusalem's tourism in all its aspects and in the creation of new tourist attractions and ventures that link the rich history of our eternal capital to its future... https://www.click4r.com/posts/g/5984093/neve-paritzki-israel-celebrates-record-break-tourism-entry-indicators-from-the-united-states I encourage the cycling community to ride a secure and modernized route that will take you through Old Jerusalem. http://b3.zcubes.com/v.aspx?mid=8885704 A total of NIS 25 million were put into in the project, financed by the Elkin's Ministry The Tourism Ministry, the Jerusalem Municipality, the Gihon Corporation and the Jerusalem Purification and Sewerage Works, and the work was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority. https://anotepad.com/notes/pnr4y5qm Elkin stated that the Kerem Tunnel project was a crucial element in achieving the vision of altering the way of transport throughout Jerusalem. "The tunnel, which is being constructed to connect to the Jerusalem Ring Path will join existing bicycle paths and those that will paved in its neighborhoods. It is intended to encourage biking among the residents of Jerusalem and encourage the green transport revolution in Jerusalem." The Kerem Tunnel was first excavated in the early 1990s in order to shift the main sewer line from the Gihon Corporation toward the purification plant located in Sorek It is situated west of the city and is currently used as an infrastructure tunnel. It includes the fifth water line that connects to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.
"The Kerem Tunnel project is an essential tool for achieving the goal of transforming Jerusalem's transport model. " Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon In order to make the tunnel accessible to the public all year round, the works include road construction as well as the installation of blowers. The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to unique recreation spots - including the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo, aquarium and the along with the historic natural springs in Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh. |
