Batac allots P15M for public market improvement

Batac mayor Albert D. Chua presents the proposed PHP15 million series of improvement for the Batac Public Market to the members of the local media during a press interview. (Doms dela Cruz)

By Dominic B. dela Cruz

Staff reporter

Batac City—For a better and more conducive Batac Public Market, the city government here has allocated at least PHP15 million for its improvement.

Batac Mayor Albert D. Chua confirmed this after he received the program of works and the availability of funds coming from the local finance committee.

The improvement includes a proposed façade, replacement of roofing and rehabilitation of the truss of meat and fish section building with an allocated amount of PHP3,017,000; replacement of roofing of the meat and fish section, PHP1.6 million; relocation of the carinderia section, PHP2 million; construction of tables and flooring for meat and fish section, PHP2.5 million; installation of ceiling spandrel at the ground floor of the public market building, PHP2,290,500; proposed secondary roofing at the public market main building, PHP2,665,600; and the provision of louver and natural light vent at the northern part of the public market main building, PHP1,325,900.00.

Mr. Chua said they proposed the improvements due to complaints lodged at his office from the stall owners and the public as well.

“Nasintir ko pay ngamin a dagidi sumagmamanu a planu ta market ket saan nga umiso tay talaga a kasapulan ket ti kayat ko, no marugyanen ket maminpinsan iti garaw tapnun makaliklik tayo dagitay unnecessary a panag gastos tayo,” Mr. Chua said.

He is hopeful the construction will start soon after completion of the public bidding.

At present, Mr. Chua said that they are improving lighting around the public market. This, he said, allows traders to drop off their products anytime.

He added that it will be up to the general contractor to relocate the affected vendors for their business’ continuity.

In a random interview with the vendors and the public, they expressed their gratitude and appreciation to the city government through the city mayor for considering the problems at the market and their predicaments.

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