The government starts the long-awaited rehabilitation of the East Ruimveldt Market after Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Priya Manickchand turns the sod for the project. Coverage from both outlets says the redevelopment is valued at about US$528 million (reported as $528M by one source and $528.37 million by another) and moves forward through the public tender process. The work is intended to modernise the market’s infrastructure and support economic activity for vendors. One report says the project includes upgrades to the facility itself, while the other adds that the redevelopment plans for an expanded, upgraded market with 237 stalls. In addition to the market building, the sources describe broader related improvements such as road and drainage works, along with plans for community and recreational components as part of the overall transformation. Together, the accounts indicate the project is positioned as a major local development effort, combining market construction with surrounding infrastructure improvements to improve access and facilities for vendors and the community.