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The first work on Canberra's rainbow roundabout has begun. Chief Minister Andrew Barr promised the splash of colour in Braddon to celebrate Canberra's resounding "yes" vote in the marriage equality postal survey. The ACT had the highest yes vote in the nation, at about 74 per cent. The roundabout at the intersection of Lonsdale and Elouera Streets in Braddon will be painted in rainbow colours as a piece of public art. "We're going to recognise this significant moment in our city and our nation's social and political history," Mr Barr said at the time. "I think Canberra as the home of the roundabout definitely needs a rainbow roundabout in the heart of the city." While volunteers will paint the roundabout from Wednesday, work began on Tuesday with professional painters laying an undercoat and painting guidelines. The painting is expected to take three days, and was delayed because of the recent rain. The announcement was described as both "the most Canberra thing ever" and a waste of taxpayer money. Another mural was finished in Garema Place on Thursday to mark the "yes" vote. There, six coloured ribbons spell out the words "love is love" before joining to form a rainbow flag.

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