Mekorot Plans to Connect Jordan Valley to National Water Grid
Water company chairman outlines infrastructure plans that could impact settlement areas in the West Bank
In an interview with Israeli business media, the chairman of national water company Mekorot presented plans to expand the national water grid to additional regions, including the Jordan Valley, the Golan Heights and the central Arava. Among the topics raised was the company's entry into sewage treatment, described as one of the key barriers slowing new residential neighborhood development. The report also mentioned increased use of AI-based technologies and cooperation with cloud computing providers for water system management. The report does not specify exact timelines or budgets for the mentioned projects.
What this means for land buyers
If the expansion of water infrastructure and sewage treatment in the Jordan Valley advances, it could ease planning and construction of new residential neighborhoods in the area by removing a known infrastructure barrier. For those considering land purchase in the Jordan Valley, this signals a potential future development direction, though official budget approvals and timelines should be monitored before drawing practical conclusions.