Construction Permits Issued for Major Haredi Housing Project in Kiryat Gat’s Ma’arava District
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Kiryat Gat’s local committee has issued initial construction permits for the Mishkanot Shir project in the Ma’arava district, enabling the start of building 2,500 Haredi housing units. This development is part of a larger plan for 7,500 units and extensive community infrastructure in the area.
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- Kiryat Gat approved first construction permits for Mishkanot Shir’s initial three plots.
- Mishkanot Shir will include about 2,500 housing units for the Haredi community.
- Heavy machinery will begin work soon on the permitted plots in Ma’arava district.
- Ma’arava district plans 7,500 Haredi housing units with extensive community facilities.
- The project is a joint venture between developers Reisdor and Shabiro.
- Ma’arava benefits from proximity to major highways, a train station, and industrial zones.
The local planning and building committee of Kiryat Gat has approved the first construction permits for three plots in the large-scale "Mishkanot Shir" housing project, located in the Ma’arava district. This milestone marks the transition from planning to execution for one of the significant residential developments aimed at the Haredi community. The project is a collaboration between the developers Reisdor and Shabiro, who plan to build approximately 2,500 housing units tailored to Haredi families.
Following the permit issuance, heavy machinery is expected to begin work on the approved plots imminently. Meanwhile, the developers continue to advance planning and licensing processes for additional plots to enable phased construction. Mishkanot Shir is part of the broader Ma’arava district development, which is designed to include around 7,500 housing units for the Haredi population as part of Kiryat Gat’s extensive urban expansion.
The Ma’arava district’s planning integrates comprehensive community infrastructure, including 80 synagogues, 10 mikvahs, numerous classrooms for various educational institutions, special education facilities, community centers, a swimming pool, health stations, commercial areas, parks, and public spaces. The district benefits from strategic transportation links near highways 6 and 35, a train station, and proximity to the city’s industrial and employment zones.
Reisdor brings extensive experience in Haredi housing projects, while Shabiro is a veteran construction company with a track record of large-scale developments. The issuance of the initial permits signals a significant step forward in realizing the ambitious plans for Mishkanot Shir and the Ma’arava district, moving from long-term planning to tangible construction activity.
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