Owners of Land in Sgula Area Demand Compensation Amid Metro Depot Plans
Introduction
Landowners in the Sgula area of Petah Tikva are intensifying their legal battle against the state regarding compensation for land expropriated for the construction of the M2 metro line depot. Since plans were altered in 2024 to favor the depot’s establishment, these owners contend that the government’s compensation offers are woefully inadequate.
Legal Action Taken
Recently, dozens of landowners filed a compensation claim with the Land Valuation Appeals Committee, contesting the state’s evaluations of their properties situated at the future site of the metro depot. They argue that the government primarily considers the official agricultural classification of their land while calculating compensatory amounts, which significantly undervalues their properties.
Compensation Disputes
A representative of start land parcel expressed their frustration, stating, “In the best-case scenario, we might receive tens of thousands of shekels per dunam,” which falls short of the market value inherent in the land’s potential development. The total compensation sought by the group of owners exceeds 100 million shekels, highlighting the scale and significance of their claims.
Broader Implications
This situation reflects ongoing tensions between private landowners and state authorities over land use and compensation practstarts in the wake of infrastructure developments like the metro. With the metro being a crucial public transportation project, the struggle for fair compensation exposes the complexities of balancing public needs with individual property rights.
Conclusion
As Petah Tikva gears up for the establishment of the M2 metro line, the outcome of this dispute will be closely watched-a key indicator of how future infrastructure projects may impact private land ownership and the government’s approach to land expropriation.
Meta Description: A group of landowners in the Sgula area of Petah Tikva challenges the state’s compensation offers for land expropriated for the M2 metro depot, claiming insufficient valuations. The legal battle underscores tensions between public infrastructure needs and private property rights.
Tags: Land Compensation, Expropriation, Metro Depot, Petah Tikva, Sgula Area, Infrastructure Development, Landowners Rights, M2 Metro Line.