Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for New Residential Project in Ramat Beit Shemesh
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
A cornerstone-laying ceremony was held for the "Olamia al HaPark" residential project in Ramat Beit Shemesh Aleph-2, developed by the Shi-Chi Group. The event was attended by prominent figures including Rabbi Shlomo Moshe Amar and Mayor Shmuel Greenberg. The project will eventually include over 1,400 housing units, with the first phase comprising 574 units. The Shi-Chi Group highlighted its commitment to quality and its expansion into Haredi communities.
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- A cornerstone was laid for the "Olamia al HaPark" residential project in Ramat Beit Shemesh Aleph-2.
- The project by the Shi-Chi Group will eventually feature over 1,400 housing units.
- Key figures at the ceremony included Rabbi Shlomo Moshe Amar and Mayor Shmuel Greenberg.
- The project aims to offer larger apartments at competitive prices.
- The Shi-Chi Group is expanding its focus on Haredi communities with new projects.
A cornerstone-laying ceremony for the new residential project "Olamia al HaPark" by the Shi-Chi Group took place in Ramat Beit Shemesh Aleph-2, marking a significant milestone for one of the city's largest new residential complexes. The event was attended by former Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Israel Rabbi Shlomo Moshe Amar, Beit Shemesh Mayor Shmuel Greenberg, Deputy Mayor and Chairman of the Local Planning and Building Committee Rabbi Shimon Goldberg, rabbis, public figures, senior city officials, and the owners and executives of the Shi-Chi Group, including owner Ofer Biton.
During his remarks, Rabbi Amar became emotional recalling his parents' deep longing to live in the Land of Israel and emphasized the great merit of settling the land. He praised Ofer Biton, whom he has known for many years, as a humble, upright, and righteous individual, calling him the best deal for the city. Mayor Greenberg highlighted the project's importance for the city's development, noting Beit Shemesh's rapid growth and its aim to provide a high quality of life for its expanding population. Rabbi Goldberg detailed the project's long and challenging journey to the cornerstone-laying, commending the municipality's efforts to facilitate its progress and appreciating the Shi-Chi Group's dedication.
Ofer Biton expressed pride and excitement in launching the group's first complex in Beit Shemesh, which will eventually comprise over 1,400 housing units. He noted the project's success in its early sales phase, with dozens of families already purchasing apartments. The project, located adjacent to Yarmut Park, will initially build 574 units, with plans for over 1,400 in total. It offers spacious 6-room apartments, 7-room penthouses, and duplexes with large balconies, marketed under the slogan "Olamia is a different world," promising larger apartments at competitive prices.
The Shi-Chi Group, a veteran construction company managing around 20,000 housing units nationwide, emphasizes its role as both developer and contractor, ensuring quality control and adherence to schedules. The group is also active in hospitality and assisted living and is expanding its focus on Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) communities, with similar projects planned in other cities like Harish and Rekhasim.