Tenders floated for new veggie market at Saidapet

THE Greater Chennai Corporation has floated tenders for the construction of a modern vegetable market in place of the existing market that is almost a century old, at Jeenis Road in Saidapet.

- PRAVEENA S A

With an estimated project cost of ₹23.97 crore, the new market covering a plot area of 1.09 acres will accommodate around 200 shops, including 130 smaller shops (5.77 sq.m each), 60 medium-sized shops (14.77 sq.m each), and 10 larger shops (19.61 sq.m each).

The new market will include parking and toilet facilities, along with a service and unloading bay covering a total area of 320.85 sq.m. The parking area is designed to accommodate 29 two-wheelers and four trucks, which will cater to both customers and vendors. In addition, it will also include designated toilet facilities for trans persons and persons with disabilities.