The first phase of the Castries Market Redevelopment Project will officially be handed over to the Castries Constituency Council.

The presentation will take place on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at the facility.

The newly-built edifice can withstand hurricane wind speeds of up to category five and includes a sheltered area, structurally designed to enable the free flow of provisions market vendors and other market users. The new facility is outfitted with 100 stalls that will accommodate all provisions vendors. In addition, the existing comfort station was refurbished to contribute to the overall ambience.

Vendors utilizing the old Jeremie Street Fire Station site where they were temporarily placed, will be relocated at their new home in the coming days. The next component of phase one of the project will see the construction of a Container Box Park creating an avenue for micro enterprising cosmetic shops, cafés, pubs and eateries. Thereafter, the remaining component of phase one will include modifications to the entrance of the market adjacent to the Castries harbour, construction of a state of the art food court, high-end air conditioned restaurants, a refurbished craft market, entertainment area and meat and fish depots.

Phase two will entail the construction of a viewing tower and duty free shopping boutiques.