Ministry of Interior Inspects Environmental Rehabilitation at Ariel Sharon Park
Ministry of Interior Director-General Israel Ozen toured the Ariel Sharon Park mountain complex, praising its transformation from a landfill into a major green lung and leisure space for Gush Dan residents.
The mountain complex at Ariel Sharon Park, formerly a landfill site, has undergone environmental rehabilitation and transformed into a nature and leisure space in the heart of the Gush Dan metropolitan area. This week, Ministry of Interior Director-General Israel Ozen conducted a professional visit to the site to inspect the ongoing development and environmental restoration.
During the tour, led by Park Board Chairman Amnon Merhav and Adv. Oz Agbaba from the park's management, officials presented current projects and future plans for expanding leisure areas, developing infrastructure, and improving public accessibility. The visit focused on the park's vital role as a green lung within the densely populated urban center.
Discussions also covered cooperation between the park administration, the Ministry of Interior, and surrounding local authorities. Participants emphasized that a broad metropolitan approach is essential for preserving open spaces and maximizing the park's potential for residents.
"Ariel Sharon Park is an exceptional example of environmental rehabilitation, turning a mountain of waste into a green lung that provides millions of metropolitan residents with a space for nature, leisure, and quality of life," stated the Director-General of the Ministry of Interior.
