INTRO
The MFO's North Camp is located at el Gorah in north Sinai approximately 20 kilometers south of the Mediterranean coastline.
North Camp provides required facilities for both the operational and logistical needs of the MFO in the northern sector of Zone C as well as suitable living and working environments for MFO personnel.
OVERVIEW
NORTH CAMP IN FOCUS
Covering approximately 2.7 square kilometers (660 acres), North Camp contains such diverse facilities as aviation support buildings, a gymnasium, a theater, accommodation, laundry services, a fire station, administrative buildings, clubs, a dining facility, a Force Exchange, sports fields, and a swimming pool.
The camp is self-sufficient for base operations and utilities support. Water is provided by on-site wells and a water purification unit. Electrical power is provided by an on-site power plant using primary and back-up diesel generator systems. There is also a wastewater treatment plant that provides treated, non-potable water for irrigation purposes which allows the cultivation of trees, shrubs, and natural grass sports fields.