'Kiosks' available soon'

'Kiosks' available soon'

JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta Mayor Abdul Kahfi promised
yesterday temporary kiosks for Senen fire victims would be ready
next month.

He said the mayoralty had listed 786 traders who rented kiosks
in the destroyed blocks 4 and 5.

There were 1,389 rented kiosks. Many owned more than one
kiosk.

Other blocks in the Senen shopping complex will house the
temporary kiosks but the exact sites have not been decided.

The 547 traders selling car parts and accessories will be
relocated to the Block V car park or part of the Senen Youth
Center and maybe Block III's roof.

Ninety-seven traders and two bank operators might be moved to
block V. They are sellers of electronic goods, watches, gold,
books and eyeglasses.

The 140 garment and food traders might be moved to the car
park in front of blocks IV and V.

The market's reconstruction is expected to take two years,
Abdul said.

Private building consultant Wiratman and Associates has been
appointed to rebuild the market with a better design and in line
with fire safety standards.

The fire which broke out Saturday shortly after midnight raged
for at least 15 hours. Firefighters said a lack of working
hydrants, narrow alleys and various types of rolling doors which
closed access to kiosks were major problems in tackling the fire.
(02/anr)