Construction is underway for a major project in the Beer Sheva River Park to build the largest man-made lake in Israel. The project is recreational and commercial. Read more about it here:
http://www.i24news.tv/en/news/israel/society/83793-150829-beer-sheva-to-build-biggest-artificial-lake-in-israel
http://www.kkl.org.il/eng/tourism-and-recreation/forests-and-parks/beersheva-river-park.aspx