SPRINGS FRESH PRODUCE MARKET

PROJECT SUMMARY

The Springs Fresh Produce Market, located at the corner of Paul Kruger Road and South Main Reef Road, Geduld, Springs, has been supporting local and regional farmers since 1985. The market operates 24 hours a day, with deliveries taking place from evening to early the next morning. Once the market opens for sales, there is a vibrant atmosphere till closure, after which the process starts again. Due to the increase in demand for market space, COE Economic Development (COE ED), as custodians of the market, decided to add an additional 5000m2 of trading space.

AIM OF THE PROJECT

 

The aim of COE ED was thus to create additional market space without interrupting the current activities, but more importantly, once complete, the expansion should allow for seamless trading amongst the old and new market space.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

PROJECT NAME: Springs Fresh Produce Market

LOCATION: Springs

CITY: Ekhurhuleni

VALUE: R56m

DETAILED PROJECT SUMMARY

Objectives of the project

As noted above, the objectives included:

 

Conduct all relevant studies, designs and reports

Conduct construction activities

Maintain the look and feel of the existing market

Ensure safety of all users, staff and personnel at all times

Increases economic opportunities for local labour AND suppliers

Key Milestones

The key milestones include:

 

Geotechnical studies, engineering, town planning and architecture

Economic development of the community

Youth empowerment through work mentoring

Key Milestones

New market trading area

Link between old and new market ensuring seamless trading

Parking and access for additional traffic

User friendly environment

Safe, secure venue to engage the public and traders

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CONCLUSION

The project is progressing on schedule, with completion anticipated to be in November 2019. With the exception of severe rains that have led to a water logged site on several occasions, as well as the day to day challenges, the project team has enjoyed favourable progress to date.


With the completion of the expansion to the market, the additional trading space will allow for increased economic activity in the area, new job opportunities and access to more produce for the public, all of which lead to ensuring the City of Ekurhuleni is on track to meet its development goals.
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