Klender market construction done

JAKARTA (JP): Construction work on the market near the Klender housing complex which was destroyed by fire has been completed and vendors can occupy their kiosks beginning Oct.16.

The site of the makeshift market used by the vendors pending the completion of the market must be vacated by Oct. 16. The site will once again be used as a sports field.

The market which was razed by fire on Dec. 5, 1993, has been rebuilt on a 13,450 meter square plot of land. The construction cost the local administration Rp 25 billion.

The newly rebuilt market has five stories and can accommodate 1,869 stalls. The parking lot built in front of the market can accommodate 300 vehicles. (bas)