Tel Aviv Approves Plan to Transform Fuel Tanks into Cultural Hub

Tel Aviv's Local Planning and Building Committee has approved the design plan to convert the historic Harding fuel tank farm into a vibrant public space for culture, recreation, and sports. The three large, round steel tanks, which stored fuel from 1968 to 2007 and have become a familiar landmark in northern Tel Aviv near the Yarkon River estuary and the Harding power station, will be preserved and repurposed. Instead of demolition, the tanks will house new internal structures for a multi-purpose urban club, while the surrounding open areas will be developed into public spaces for leisure activities and cultural events. The project aims to connect the new neighborhood being built on the former Sde Dov airfield to central Tel Aviv, creating a new urban focal point in the city's north. The plan also includes significant environmental rehabilitation of the Yarkon River estuary, creating natural habitats for wildlife and improving water runoff management. The city views the industrial architecture of the tanks as a valuable part of Israel's 20th-century industrial heritage. The plan, developed by Milbauer Architects in collaboration with TAMA Landscape Architecture, emphasizes integrating the site with the surrounding urban and natural landscape, linking the Yarkon River, the beach, and the city. While the design has been approved, details regarding the project's cost, construction timeline, and opening date have not yet been released by the municipality.