Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Nigel Dharamlall on Wednesday, overlooked the signing of a $619 million contract, for phase three of the new Mon Repos Market.
The contract was signed by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary and a representative of Vals Construction – the executing contractor of the project.
The local government minister noted that the Mon Repos Market will be “the most modern market” to date in Guyana. According to him the completed structure will accommodate 490 stall holders and will eliminate vending from the roadways, making traffic flow easier.
The 18,000 square foot, prefabricated multi-level building is scheduled to be completed by the end of the year. Earlier this year, construction of the two other phases began and has been completed to the point where displaced vendors are now being allotted their 4 x 5 ft. stalls.
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