The new plan regulates the historic fuel complex, the old container terminal, and the port land designations and constitutes a key step in the renewal of Israel's port infrastructure.
The National Committee for National Infrastructures (NCNI), headed by the Deputy Chairman of the Committee, Attorney Benny Arbiv, today approved the NCC 119 Plan, which is the strategic plan of Minister of Transportation Miri Regev for a comprehensive upgrade of the port area in Haifa. The plan regulates old port complexes that have not received up-to-date planning for decades, including the historic fuel port and the "20 Acres" farm, and creates a modern planning framework for the continued development of the port.
Comprehensive upgrade of the port area and removal of infrastructure from the Mandate era
The new plan, promoted by the Ministry of Transportation and the Israel Ports Company, regulates one of the core areas of Haifa Port for the first time in many years. Among the notable changes: the evacuation and closure of the old fuel port established during the British Mandate, and the rehabilitation of the area for innovative port uses.
The plan is based on TAMA 13/B/1 and defines for the first time an up-to-date framework for port uses, development of marine and terrestrial structures and infrastructure, and a comprehensive environmental outline. It does not add new marine structures beyond existing ones, but rather officially regulates their activities and implements environmental and safety guidelines for the needs of the economy.
Regulating the container terminal, determining land designations and planning future activities
Subdivision 119 regulates the Eastern Container Terminal, which was built in the 80s and 90s without full statutory planning, and allows for the comprehensive development of docks, storage areas, operational buildings, maritime control centers, and service facilities.
Program highlights include:
- Determining port land designations at sea and on land
- Determining building regulations and development rights
- Evacuation and reconstruction of the fuel port complex and the "20 Acres" farm
- Defining a designated area for storing hazardous materials in accordance with the guidelines of the Ministry of Environmental Protection
- Adapting infrastructure to the needs of the national economy for the coming decades
The evacuation of the fuel port will take place after the new distillate terminal at the Gulf Port is operational, which is currently progressing through a parallel statutory process.
"A revolution in Israel's port infrastructure"
Minister of Transportation, Miri Regev She said after the approval: "We are leading a revolution in the port infrastructure of the State of Israel. The plan approved today clears infrastructure from the Mandate era and creates a modern basis for the continued development of the port in Haifa. This is an important day for the north and the entire trade system."
Statement by senior IDF officials: "A milestone in the national plan to evacuate the Gulf"
Deputy Chairman of the Military Tribunal, Attorney Benny Arbiv, He noted: "The transfer of the plan for the Haifa Port for government approval is a milestone in the implementation of TAMA 75 and in the national process of evacuating Haifa Bay. This is a vital link in a process that promotes modern infrastructure, reduces environmental hazards, and enables the development of the area for the benefit of the entire public and the economy."
National Planning Department Planner at the Planning Administration, Nava Alinsky-Radaei, added: "The evacuation of the old fuel terminal and the tank farm constitutes an important environmental step, while at the same time creating essential infrastructure for the continued development of the port and ensuring efficient, safe and modern operations for the benefit of the entire economy."
Senior officials from the Ministry of Transportation and Israel Ports welcome: "A vital move for the national economy"
Director General of the Ministry of Transportation, Moshe Ben Zaken, added: "Approval of Subdivision 119 finally regulates port activity that has been taking place for years without up-to-date planning. This is a move that will enable rehabilitation, safety, environmentalism and long-term planning."
Chairman of the Israel Ports Company, Hezi Halavia, noted: "This is a significant program for the city of Haifa and the State of Israel. The development of the Haifa Port is critical for economic growth, job creation, and positioning Israel as a regional logistics center."
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