Itauguá breaks ground on new market after devastating fire

In Itauguá, Paraguay, officials and municipal market vendors marked the start of construction for a new market building. A "voracious" fire on May 10 destroyed nearly all of the previous structure, leaving over 450 vendors without their livelihoods. They have since been working under temporary tents provided by the municipality and the Central Department's government.

Mayor Horacio Fernández announced that the new market's construction will be executed through an exceptional bidding process, with an investment of G. 8.09 billion. The project is slated for completion within seven months, with Constructora FENAR, a company described as experienced and financially sound, awarded the contract.

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The work will be executed through an exceptional bidding process, with an investment of G. 8.09 billion and an execution period of seven months. The company awarded the work is Constructora FENAR. It is a company that has a lot of experience and financial backing.

The municipality will fund the construction of the market's structure through multi-year payments from its own funds. The Central Department's government has committed to equipping the interior spaces. Fernández also mentioned plans to restore the old facade while incorporating modern elements.

The new market is designed as a single-level building with three main sections, aiming for a better distribution of products and services for the vendors. The fire caused an estimated million-dollar loss, highlighting the significant impact on the local economy and the urgency of rebuilding.

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Everything related to the construction of the structure of the new Municipal Market will be the responsibility of the Municipality. We will work together with the Governorate of the Central department, who have committed to equipping the entire interior of the market.