The Greater Amman Municipality on Tuesday began implementing the fifth phase of the New Station Complex project, including the demolition of around 17 buildings encroaching on the intersection of Al-Jaish and Prince Rashid streets.
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The phase is part of a broader project that includes the demolition of approximately 100 buildings across the first six phases of the Station area redevelopment project.
Mohammad Abu Zaitoun, executive director for the development of Amman neighborhoods and tourism routes, told Al Mamlaka that the fifth and sixth phases are scheduled for completion in 2027.
He said the buildings are being vacated and demolished in coordination with their owners after compensation is provided through donations and housing allowances, with no disputes reported. Some of the land is owned by the municipality, while other plots belong to citizens who have been compensated.
The redevelopment and rehabilitation of the Station area forms part of a comprehensive urban plan for the district, which is considered one of the main gateways to the capital.
For public safety, the municipality is temporarily evacuating buildings adjacent to the demolition site for three days. A public safety committee has been formed to inspect neighboring buildings both before and after the demolition work.
Traffic and Urban Improvements
The fifth phase includes an integrated package of traffic improvements, including upgrades to the infrastructure of Prince Rashid Street, a complete stormwater drainage network, lighting works, sidewalk construction and rehabilitation, paving, the addition of another traffic lane, and the creation of urban spaces designed to improve the area's appearance and traffic safety.
The municipality previously completed the fourth phase, which involved widening Upper Al-Jaish Street and removing buildings located within its regulated right-of-way. Six buildings were demolished at the beginning of the phase, followed by another 12 after legal procedures were completed and owners and tenants were compensated.
The first three phases included the construction of a park and playground and improvements to traffic movement along Rafifan Al-Majali Street over a 500-meter stretch opposite the Station Bridge. The fourth and fifth phases focus on traffic management and the creation of urban spaces.
On Al-Taliani Street, the municipality is preparing an adjacent public space as part of the Amman Walk project. The site will serve as a hub for public transportation, tourist buses and service vehicles, as well as visitors to the walkway, which extends from Ras Al-Ain through downtown Amman to the Citadel.
The project also includes sidewalk and public-space rehabilitation and the installation of information signs about archaeological and tourist sites using QR codes.
The municipality has also provided alternative locations for traders near the original site following coordination meetings, with the aim of allowing them to continue their businesses while safeguarding their rights.
New Station Complex
At the same time, the municipality has begun implementing the New Station Complex, a joint project with the Ministry of Transport costing JD 33 million and covering approximately 45,000 square meters.
The complex will have three floors dedicated to bus rapid transit services on the Amman-Zarqa route, public transportation within Amman, and commercial and investment activities.
The project includes widening King Abdullah I Street, dedicated bus lanes and connections to Raghadan Station and Al-Istiqlal Street, in addition to smart transportation systems, elevators, escalators, and facilities designed to accommodate people with disabilities and older adults.
The works also include sidewalks, lighting, stormwater drainage networks, public plazas, parking areas and green spaces. Construction is expected to take two years and will require the relocation of existing water and electricity networks beneath the site.
Source: Al Mamlaka
