A large roundabout between Rabat and Chadwick Lakes near the government housing estate is to be turned in a family recreation area, playground and garden and will also incorporate an information centre about water conservation. Traffic arrangements will be changed in order to enlarge the area.
Parliamentary Secretary Ian Borg, who is responsible for the administration of EU funds, said the project was part of works on a new drainage system and resurfacing of nearby Vjal il-Haddiem in the Nigret area of Rabat.
The €1.5m project is being financed through the Norway/Economic Union funds and is set for completion in April next year.
Over the coming months, EU structural funds will also be used for works in Fiddien Valley and Chadwick Lakes.