Menashe Reservoir Connection Chamber to the National Water Carrier

Client: Mekorot Water Company Ltd.

Project Overview

This project constitutes a key component of the western section of the Reversed National Water Carrier System. As part of the project, an advanced connection system was designed and implemented between the Manashe Reservoir and Mekorot’s National Water Carrier, with the objective of ensuring reliable, safe, and flexible water conveyance capacity for the coming decades.

Company Role in the Project

Balasha-Jalon Infrastructure Systems Ltd. was responsible for the comprehensive detailed engineering design of the connection chamber to the National Water Carrier, including:

• Process and hydraulic engineering design.
• Civil and structural engineering.
• Electrical, instrumentation and control (E&I) design.
• Pipeline systems and mechanical equipment design.
• Preparation and submission of building permit documentation.
• Professional consultancy services and high-level supervision during construction.

Project Challenges

• Integration of complex hydraulic and mechanical systems within severe spatial constraints
• Full compliance with the National Water Carrier technical requirements and stringent regulatory standards
• Execution of coordinated multidisciplinary design under an accelerated project schedule

Engineering Solutions and Innovation

• Design of a dedicated, purpose-built connection chamber
• Integration of an electrically actuated triple-eccentric butterfly valve, enabling precise, reliable, and long-term operation
• Full multidisciplinary coordination and implementation of advanced engineering and construction procedures

Key Technical Data

• National Water Carrier diameter: 108 inches
• Connection pipeline diameter: 80 inches
• Designed reservoir storage volume: 75,000 m³
• Valve type: Triple-eccentric butterfly valve with electric actuator

Project Status

• ✅ Completed successfully