Construction work on the first phase of the Castries Market Redevelopment Project is progressing as scheduled.

His Worship, Peterson D. Francis, Mayor of Castries, said that upon completion of the project vendors will no longer require umbrellas or tents as the entire provisions market facility will be covered.

Speaking to the progress, Mayor Francis stated that the Castries Market Redevelopment Project is part of the Castries Vision 2030, which aims to positively transform the image and business of vending in the city. He added that the structure is being built to withstand a category 5 hurricane. The project is already ahead of schedule.

The complete facility will include a state of the art food court, high-end air conditioned restaurants, a craft market, a box park, a viewing tower, an entertainment area, meat and fish depots, and duty-free shopping boutiques, among other amenities.