Massive New Industrial Zone Approved Near Nahariya
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Israel's Northern District Planning Commission approved an 800-dunam employment zone east of Nahariya, creating 1.5 million square meters for industry and offices. The plan aims to boost the Western Galilee's economy by attracting investment and jobs. Two previously approved, unimplemented zones totaling 1,500 dunams will be canceled as activity is consolidated. The new zone will include an archaeological site preserved as a public attraction.
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- An 800-dunam employment zone is approved east of Nahariya, near Kibbutz Kabri.
- The zone will offer 1.5 million square meters for industry and offices.
- The plan aims to attract investment and create jobs in the Western Galilee.
- Two unimplemented zones totaling 1,500 dunams will be canceled.
- An archaeological site will be preserved as a public attraction.
- The zone will be integrated with future transportation infrastructure.
Israel's Northern District Planning and Building Commission has approved a plan to establish a large regional employment zone near Kibbutz Kabri, east of Nahariya. The new zone, covering approximately 800 dunams, will feature industrial and employment areas totaling about 1.5 million square meters of building rights. The plan aims to attract investment and create jobs in the Western Galilee region.
The project includes approximately 930,000 square meters designated for manufacturing industries that will not cause external environmental impacts. The southern part of the zone, facing Highway 89, will include areas for employment and offices. The new zone is intended to serve as an eastern gateway to Nahariya and will be integrated with future transportation infrastructure, including proximity to the planned Route 6.
In conjunction with the new zone's development, the plan also calls for the cancellation of two previously approved but unimplemented employment zones, Sheyach Danon and Sha'al, which together spanned about 1,500 dunams. These areas were deemed unsuitable for industrial development. The new approach consolidates industrial activity into a single, well-connected location, promoting economic growth while preserving open spaces and natural values.
An archaeological site with significant findings will be incorporated into the plan as an accessible public open space and visitor attraction. The new employment zone is designed to meet the industrial and manufacturing needs of all local authorities within the Western Galilee cluster and is expected to support the revitalization of existing industrial areas in the region.