The Ministry of Transportation and Netivei Israel announced today (Tuesday) the advancement of the national move to establish the supplementary airport in Ziklag with the establishment of a center for airport planning.
The project, which will be launched after receiving government approval, will be managed by the company's PPP division, in parallel with leading the planning of the complementary airport in Ramat David.
The project includes providing comprehensive planning services for the construction of the airport, as part of the national strategy for expanding Israel's aviation infrastructure.
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The tender will be managed in a two-stage method, setting an extremely high professional standard with a weight of 80% for the quality component and only 20% for the financial component. With the selection of the planning team, the detailed planning process for the field will begin at locations defined by the National Council in the Negev region.
As part of the professional threshold conditions, planning offices are required to present a team that includes at least five registered architects with a decade or more of experience, along with proven experience in drafting national outline plans or national infrastructure plans.
Minister of Transportation Miri Regev: "Today we are launching a strategic national move to establish a supplementary airport in the State of Israel, as part of the government's policy and with the full support of the Prime Minister to strengthen national infrastructure and secure the future of Israel's aviation. This is a project of the highest national importance, which will enable a response to growing demand, strengthen the Negev and constitute a significant economic growth engine with the creation of thousands of jobs. The Ministry of Transportation, under my leadership, will continue to resolutely promote the development of aviation infrastructure, as part of an overall vision to strengthen the connectivity, economy and national resilience of the State of Israel.""
Director General of the Ministry of Transportation and Road Safety, Moshe Ben-Zaken: "Issuing the tender for the planning of the supplementary airport in Ziklag is a significant step in implementing the government's decision and leading the ministerial policy to expand Israel's aviation infrastructure. This is a complex and long-term national infrastructure project, which will strengthen the transportation resilience of the State of Israel, will enable a response to the increase in passenger traffic and will contribute to regional development and economic growth. The Ministry of Transportation will continue to promote the project in a professional, thorough and rapid manner, until its completion.".
Nissim Peretz, CEO of Netivei Israel: "This is a significant strategic step that will be implemented following the government's decision. Our PPP division is currently leading two of the most complex aviation projects the country has ever seen, in Ziklag and Ramat David. We are committed to providing advanced national infrastructure that will be a growth engine for the entire Israeli economy.".
