Major Industrial Zone Project Launched in Northern Samaria
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
A new industrial zone, "Bustanai Heifetz," was launched in northern Samaria on Thursday after years of planning. The project, spanning 800 dunams, is expected to create thousands of jobs and boost the local economy. Ministers present highlighted both the economic benefits and the political implications of the development, with the Head of the Shomron Regional Council calling it a historic achievement for the region.
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- A new 800-dunam industrial zone, "Bustanai Heifetz," was launched in northern Samaria.
- The project is expected to create thousands of jobs and become a major industrial hub.
- Ministers Nir Barkat and Chaim Katz attended the cornerstone-laying ceremony.
- The development is seen as strengthening Israeli presence and economic growth in the region.
- Tenders for the plots are currently open, with proposals due by the end of November.
A cornerstone was laid on Thursday for a new industrial zone named "Bustanai Heifetz" in northern Samaria, marking the commencement of a large-scale project planned for years. The zone, situated near the settlement of Avnei Heifetz, is expected to become one of the largest industrial areas in Judea and Samaria, creating thousands of jobs. Spanning approximately 800 dunams (about 200 acres), it will feature 96 plots designated for industry, commerce, and offices, with its size comparable to the Barkat industrial zone. Its strategic location offers quick access to major highways, reaching Highway 6 in about 15 minutes and Netanya in approximately 25 minutes.
Development work has already begun, led by the Shomron Regional Council's economic company in cooperation with the Israel Land Authority. A tender process for marketing the plots is currently underway, with proposals due by the end of November. The Shomron Regional Council reports significant interest from entrepreneurs and business owners eager to establish operations in the new zone.
During the ceremony, Minister of Economy Nir Barkat highlighted the political significance of the development, stating it reinforces Israel's de facto sovereignty in Judea and Samaria. He also expressed a future goal of dismantling the Palestinian Authority. Minister of Construction and Housing Chaim Katz emphasized the project's economic importance, noting that it will provide local employment opportunities, strengthen settlements, and lay an economic foundation for growth and new families.
Yossi Dagan, Head of the Shomron Regional Council, described the event as a historic achievement for settlement in northern Samaria, complementing the recent establishment of new communities. He stressed that economic development is crucial for the region's vitality, creating a comprehensive area with schools, infrastructure, businesses, and jobs, thereby revitalizing the area 21 years after the disengagement. Dagan thanked the ministers and officials involved in advancing the project, including Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich and the Director General of the Israel Land Authority Yehuda Eliyahu.
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