30% of works on the Kitty Market have been completed, according to acting City Engineer Ron Eastman.
Eastman told reporters during a press briefing yesterday that works on the eastern wing of the market are 75% completed, with general rehabilitation, including replacing the floors, windows, roof and walls, as well as painting done.
He added that works on the western wing have begun but an adjustment to the design and difficulty in procuring the right materials have resulted in some delays. He added that with the new design, the western wing would be able to accommodate offices to aid City Hall in its delivery of service.
According to Eastman, City Hall is working to transform the market from an urban market to a modern one that is equipped with new facilities. He did not divulge any other information on the new design.
Eastman said the city is working to have works of the Kitty Market and other projects like the parks completed in time for next month’s jubilee celebrations.
The city had previously announced that some $240M would be spent on the restoration of the market, which began in February.
