Housing Minister (Shas) Ariel Atias was on hand to inaugurate a new street in Betar Illit, Rav Shach Street, accompanied by senior officials in his office. The visit, which took place on Monday,�was to assess the situation regarding the street and the area topography, and to determine if a ramp is needed between the new street and Kedushas Levi Street above.

The experts are opposed to the ramp, simply because it is too costly, 2 million NIS and that it is an area designated for public development, a park and schools. Whatever the case will be, the minister himself must make such a decision, thereby compelling the visit to permit Atias to get a firsthand look at the area and consult with his team of experts on location.

During the visit Atias delivered a pleasant surprise, telling Mayor Meir Rubinstein that an additional 400 housing units are planned in addition to 300 units that have already been approved.

(YWN � Israel Desk, Jerusalem)