The Boroko Market is being prepared for all vendors from Gordon’s market to use temporarily as the National Capital District Commission plans to redevelop the market.
New Zealand will provide K16.6 million through the United Nation’s Safe Cities Programme in partnership with the NCDC.
NCD Governor Powes Parkop says the government will put at least K30 million into the Gordons market project.
He says under this partnership with the NZ Government, the Safe Cities Programme will rebuild Gordon’s market, using all available space to maximize economic opportunities for vendors, customers and the community.”
“It will be designed to be safe and user friendly for everyone,” says Parkop says.
Gordon’s market caters for vendors from Central, Gulf and Highlands region. It is the city’s largest market but is often the scene for petty crimes.
Parkop says the re development will take place next year.