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Construction of Itauguá's Model Market to Begin Mid-June
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Construction of Itauguá's Model Market to Begin Mid-June

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The construction of Itauguá's new municipal market is set to begin in mid-June, aiming to rebuild the space destroyed by a fire.
  • The project will restore the market's former facade while incorporating modern, safer spaces for vendors.
  • The Central Governorate will fund the market's comprehensive outfitting, including stall divisions, electrical systems, and fire prevention measures.

Itauguá's municipal market, devastated by a fire on May 10, is slated for reconstruction, with construction beginning in mid-June. The Municipalidad announced that the project aims not only to rebuild the space consumed by flames but also to create a safer environment for its workers.

Mayor Horacio Fernández stated that bids for the reconstruction will be opened this week, with the winning company tasked with revitalizing the market. The new structure will occupy 3,400 square meters of the previous market's footprint and will maintain a three-block distribution. A key aspect of the design is the restoration of the market's original facade, preserving its historical character while incorporating modern elements like a metal roof structure and water tanks.

The project emphasizes organization, with plans to arrange vendors by product type to enhance efficiency and customer experience. "This will be a model market. We will relocate all vendors so they can reactivate their economy," Fernández explained. The estimated cost for the base construction and metal structure assembly is approximately G. 8.05 billion.

This will be a model market. We will relocate all vendors so they can reactivate their economy.

— Horacio FernándezMayor of Itauguá, explaining the goals for the reconstructed market.

The Governorate of Central will oversee the comprehensive outfitting of the market. This includes subdividing the stalls, installing electrical systems, ensuring emergency exits, and implementing fire prevention systems. Governor Ricardo Estigarribia stressed the importance of expediting administrative processes to commence work promptly, prioritizing the human aspect and the welfare of affected families.

The initiative seeks to restore not just a marketplace but also the livelihoods and dreams of the vendors whose businesses were destroyed. The reconstruction is seen as a crucial step in reorganizing the market and providing a first-class facility for the community.

Behind every burned stall, there are not only bricks or merchandise, but dreams, debts, and the daily bread of families.

— Ricardo EstigarribiaGovernor of Central, emphasizing the human impact of the fire and the importance of reconstruction.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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