Amman: Greater Amman Municipality is implementing a 1-kilometer box culvert project on Princess Tharwat Street in the Prince Rashid Suburb to strengthen stormwater drainage capacity and address areas vulnerable to flooding during the winter season. Mayor of Greater Amman Ahmad Malkawi inspected the project Monday as part of a tour of stormwater infrastructure projects being implemented by the municipality.
According to Jordan News Agency, Malkawi reviewed the progress of construction and the various stages of the project, which is located in the Wadi al-Seer district and forms part of the municipality's efforts to upgrade drainage infrastructure and reduce waterlogging in areas that experienced flooding during previous rainy seasons. He directed the relevant teams to expedite completion of the project while adhering to the highest technical and engineering standards, stressing the need to ensure the culvert is operational ahead of the winter season.
Municipal engineering teams briefed Malkawi on the condition of the stormwater drainage system within the culvert and its capacity to accommodate increased water flows, as well as the measures being undertaken to improve its efficiency and enhance public safety. The project is part of a broader Greater Amman Municipality plan to upgrade the city's stormwater drainage network. The municipality has previously issued eight tenders for the construction of box and pipe culverts at a total cost of JD10 million, targeting waterlogging hotspots and areas prone to stormwater accumulation across Amman.