AMMAN (JT) - The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) on Sunday said it has completed renovation work on Rainbow Street in Jabal Amman.
Work on the JD2 million development project started in March last year, and was implemented in three phases.
The renovation is part of GAM's plan to "rebuild old districts and preserve the city's spirit", according to Adel Rosan, the director of the works department at GAM.
The 1.4-kilometre street, featuring diverse architectural styles, represents the capital's heritage.
As part of the project, GAM constructed a public park in addition to car parks, Rosan said.
"There are two parking plots; the first is situated halfway down the street with a capacity for 40 vehicles, while the second is near Rainbow Garden and can accommodate 20 cars," he added.
A large outdoor screen has been installed near Rainbow Cinema hall, and seats are available for shoppers, he said.
The project also included renovation work on some traditional sites, like the wall of Arwa Bint Al Hareth School, Rosan added.
In addition, the street itself was paved with basalt tiles, sidewalks were widened and trees planted, while storefronts and billboards were redesigned.
Meanwhile, a pyramid-like structure reflecting the colours of the rainbow was constructed on an empty plot of land at the 1st Circle, Rosan said, adding that the street is now an attractive tourist destination within the capital.
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