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(haipo) - An important working meeting was held today (Tuesday 10/12/24) with the Minister of Environmental Protection, Idit Silman, in order to promote key initiatives and plans for the city's future. The meeting, initiated by Likud chairman in Haifa and city council member Yaniv Ben Shoshan, was held in the presence of Mayor Yona Yahav, senior professionals and other guests.

Significant environmental consequences for Haifa and its surroundings

During the discussion, a number of major projects with significant environmental consequences were brought up and discussed, among others, the evacuation of the Bezan factories and the conversion of the distillery port to a destination for imports only. The evacuation of the container farm in Kiryat Haim and the use of areas for the general public. The subsidence of the railroad to reduce environmental damage and improve access to the beaches. In polluting factories to ensure compliance with the requirements of the law, monitoring and supervision of the transportation of hazardous materials (Homs) within the boundaries of the city.

Cotton fields and in the background the petrochemical plants in Haifa Bay (Photo: Avi Albaum)
Cotton fields and in the background the petrochemical plants in Haifa Bay (Photo: Avi Albaum)

Other projects that came up in the discussion with the minister are: reducing the tank farm in Kiryat Haim and decommissioning dangerous tanks adjacent to residences. Expansion of green infrastructure, including a park down the Kishon River and other parks in the city. Enforcement of environmental hazards using cameras, mainly in Nahal Saadia. Relocating the Katsa line outside of Haifa, in accordance with TMA 37 guidelines. Promoting the use of compressed natural gas infrastructure in the city, including solving fueling problems.

The fuel tank farm 1959. Kiryat Haim in the background (Photo: Yaron Karmi)
The fuel tank farm 1959. Kiryat Haim in the background (Photo: Yaron Karmi)

Budgeting and government support for projects

The meeting between Mayor Yona Yahav and council member Yaniv Ben Shoshan strengthened the cooperation between the government and the local government.  Their main goal is to ensure budgeting and government support for projects that improve the quality of life and the environment in the city.

Minister Sara Silman at the meeting (Photo: Zvika Schreier)
Minister Sara Silman at the meeting (Photo: Zvika Schreier)

Idit Silman Lahi Fe: "We have an obligation to continue to take care of the health and environment of the residents of Haifa"

In an interview with Hai Fe, the Minister of Environmental Protection, Eidit Silman, told about the work meeting held in Haifa Municipality, during which key issues affecting the quality of life and the environment in the city were discussed. "The meeting was excellent. This is the third time in the last year that we come to Haifa, and this time we were happy to be hosted in the city hall building and not in HML," the minister noted.

Silman referred to the change in attitude with the municipal officials, thanks to the cooperation with the current mayor, Yona Yahav, and with local representatives such as council member Yaniv Ben Shoshan who is pushing to coordinate meetings. "In the past, we were not always able to reach the officials in the municipality. Today, there is a presence and responsiveness that allows us to promote important projects such as TMA 75, the sinking of the train, evacuation in Zan and Tsha'a, and the fight against hazards such as air pollution and noise in the cities. We have an obligation to continue taking care of the health and environment of the residents of Haifa."

The petrochemical plants in Haifa Bay - a view from Zion Avenue (Photo: Yaron Karmi)
The petrochemical plants in Haifa Bay - a view from Zion Avenue (photo: Yaron Karmi)

Promotion of key issues

During the meeting, key issues were discussed: such as the evacuation of the petrochemical plants and the tank farms. Silman emphasized the commitment to speed up the promotion of TMA 75 and the evacuation of the factories, through a round table that will be set up in cooperation with the Haifa Municipality, the cities of the Kiryat and the Ministry of Environmental Protection. she said.

The minister noted the positive effect of the Clean Air Law, which resulted in a significant decrease in pollution. In addition, the new construction waste management law is expected to address the consequences of illegal waste, such as in Nahal Saadia. The discussion also included a reference to Haifa joining the "Pleasant in the City" project by changing the municipal by-law for noise prevention, with the aim of making the city quieter and calmer.

Sewage discharge into Nahal Saadia in Haifa (Photo: Eric Darbot)
Sewage discharge into Nahal Saadia in Haifa (Photo: Eric Darbot)

Other topics that came up: "Environmental protection and training of cleaning agents"

The Coast District established a new environmental watchdog, and emphasis will be placed on cooperation with the Haifa Municipality. In addition, the minister mentioned the training of cleaning officers who will be able to enforce environmental offenses in the city.

The Minister talked about the launch of environmental education programs and the upgrading of the activity of the Kishon River Authority, alongside the budgeting of the Association of Haifa Cities for the years 2024-2026. "We invest in education, nature conservation, and cooperation with local authorities to make Haifa an environmental leader," she said.

Michali Tishan Farm (Photo: Nir Belzitzky, Haifa Municipality Spokesperson)
Michali Tishan Farm (Photo: Nir Belzitzky, Haifa Municipality Spokesperson)

City Council member Yaniv Ben Shoshan, the initiator of the meeting, stated to Hai Pa:

"I thank Sara Silman for the important visit, as well as for the seriousness and commitment to promoting the issues discussed. I am in continuous contact with the minister and the people of her office in order to meet the target for the evacuation of the container farm in Kiryat Haim. And even before it, as part of a historical turning point in the city. Along with this, we are working on the issue of railroad subsidence, promoting green projects, reducing various environmental hazards, and more."

The current meeting marks the beginning of a new chapter in the cooperation between the authorities, with an emphasis on meeting the established national goals and sustainable development for the benefit of the residents of the city and the entire region.

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Samar Odeh - Carantinji
Samar Odeh - Carantinji
Journalist in the team of correspondents of the Chai Pe site • Municipal reporter, crimes, environment and health Contact Samar by email: [email protected]

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  1. How many times is Yaniv Ben Shoshan mentioned?
    Everything will be tested in the test of the result and not the statements.

  2. The residents of Haifa are stupid. The previous mayor really dealt with the issue of evacuation and air quality. She did not know how to be a politician who works on a vacuum. This is what Sillman has been doing for years. Nothing. Zero. And which blade fits her like a glove
    People who specialize in throwing sand in their eyes. And the residents of Haifa are elated. There is no improvement in air pollution in Haifa!!!!

  3. Sleeping rough, in order to make a change in this city, we need first of all the right of quiet return, which our cousins ​​do quietly, quietly, they rent or buy another apartment and more and more apartments in Haifa neighborhoods, at this rate they will soon be the majority in Haifa and maybe even now they are the majority and they have one goal to get us out of our home From our city to our country, I really suggest that people wake up before it's too late and those apartment owners who sell to them or rent to them, it will pass you by as well.

  4. laughs In Zen they will bend everyone. The CEO has already met with Defense Minister Katz and Netanyahu received a promise that nothing will be stirred up and everything will be sorted out for at least another decade.
    Regarding the fuel farm, for each tank that is emptied, Hal has permission to build a new one.
    They work on us with their eyes.

  5. I was indeed surprised to read this article, I hope that Minister Silman will stand behind her words and will indeed carry out all the evacuations, developments and changes she promises us. Days will tell. Meanwhile, many funds are invested in ultra-orthodox education.

  6. Minister for Political Bribery and Job Distribution.
    A politician of the most devious kind.
    Does nothing for the environment.
    Only for herself and her relatives.
    Perfect for the terrible government we have.

  7. Hahahaha, you laughed, the minister for the quality of nothing, spreads smiles and promises, just a question, with a crazy deficit that will not close in the next decade at least how will you turn factories, where does the budget for creating essential energy sources come from, in short talk separately and actions separately, but what's new about talking everyone is excellent.

  8. The sea is polluted because of sewage! We need to invent chemical toilets with acid so that the sewage will melt!!!!! There are such portable toilets, without the need to connect to the sewer! Laboratory hint in Katsrin! Roman Katz hint! Hint Pavel Statsenko! Remez Grisha laboratory manager

  9. Until today, everything is talk and plans. Another "blurring" of the municipal systems by the Ministry of Environmental Protection.
    Is there a decision that will be implemented tomorrow morning?

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