Renderings of New Market at Fugalei

By Tupuola Terry Tavita

The new two-storey market being built at Fugalei will be a huge step up from the old one, now torn down.

And only those who heeded government’s advice to move to the Vaitele Market and new vendors will be given priority, said Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi.

“Those who moved to other private markets around town, government feels should stay there and provide business for those private entrepreneurs,�? said Tuilaepa.

“Only new vendors and those who agreed to move to the market facility at Vaitele will be allowed to come back to the Fugalei market when it is completed. If they choose to.�?

The new Fugalei market, Accident Compensation Authority chief executive Malaeulu Lose Niumata said;

“Will be elevated by up to a meter (3.3 feet) alleviating the flooding problems we’ve had in the past. Offering total floor space of 8000 square meters, the new market will provide double the space available at the old market.

“It will have high ceilings and plenty of open space to ensure maximum ventilation. It will be demarcated with specific products at specific locations. The ground floor will be used for crops and agriculture produce and a section for restaurants and kitchens and the top floor for handicrafts and flea market. There will be stairways and elevators convenient access. It will have two traffic exits with defined bus depots, taxi standards and public parking.�?

ACC is funding and overseeing the project.

Malaeulu said that ongoing clearing and elevation work should be completed by the end of September and a ground breaking ceremony scheduled for early October.

“We anticipate the new market to be completed by August next year.�?

The winning design for the new facility was submitted by Tinai, Gordon and Associates. The building tender should be out soon.

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