Historical water tower collapses in Binyamina
A historical water tower, built about 100 years ago, collapsed in Binyamina. The structure, previously designated as a preservation site, fell on a fenced area near the Kramim school. Local council representatives, firefighters, and rescue services arrived at the scene. The tower was built in the 1930s as part of British military camp No. 101 and had been in a dilapidated state for many years.
On Friday, September 18, a historical water tower built about 100 years ago collapsed in Binyamina. The collapse occurred on the fenced area around the tower, near the Kramim school, not far from Ramat HaNadiv. The tower had previously been declared a preservation site by the local council. Representatives of the Binyamina-Givat Ada local council, including members of the engineering department, as well as firefighters and rescue services, arrived at the scene. Specialists are assessing the situation and determining further actions for safety and debris removal. The tower was built in the northern part of Binyamina in the 1930s and was originally part of British military camp No. 101, where it was used to supply water to residential homes and agricultural farms. The structure had been in a dilapidated state for many years. Nine years ago, the Israel Land Authority warned of the risk of collapse, after which the area was fenced off and access was closed. After the British withdrawal, the former camp area became part of the Binyamina ma'abara, a temporary settlement for new immigrants.