Jerusalem water company Hagihon lays Israel's largest municipal line.
Hagihon Ltd. Jerusalem Water and Wastewater Works Ltd. has completed laying Israel largest municipal water pipeline, a five-kilometer, 52-inch diameter line. The two-year project was built by Friedman & Hershko Ltd., George Jerassi, and Tahal Group International BV.
The NIS 40 million project was mostly financed by Hagihon, with Mekorot National Water Company financing a third.
The pipeline runs through Emek Ha'arazim, west of Jerusalem, between Motza and the Golda Meir Interchange.
Hagihon said that Jerusalem residents will soon see an improvement in the quality of the supply of water. "Every Friday afternoon, we see at our control center in Bayit Vegan a sharp rise in demand for water because of showers for the Sabbath. This demand usually results in a drop in water pressure. There will now be greater water pressure in faucets, which will be felt in homes across the city"
Published by Globes [online], Israel business news - www.globes-online.com - on January 24, 2011
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