Benhil Market Construction Starts

Jakarta Vice Governor, Djarot Saiful Hidayat did a groundbreaking for Bendungan Hilir Markat (Benhil), Central Jakarta. It is targeted will be complete in three years.

Here, we have 43 floors and 7 floors below the market that integrated with MRT and BRT. The rest is for apartment and hote

"This is one of our priorities, that's why I ask PD Pasar Jaya to accelerate its construction. Because we will make the pilot how the traditional market changed thus may seem better than before," he stated, Wednesday (10/26).

If the construction was done, he predicts local revenue (PAD) in the market will be high. Because besides market, his party would also build an apartment at the same land. 

41 Shop Houses in Benhil Market Torn Down

"Here, we have 43 floors and 7 floors below the market that integrated with MRT and BRT. The rest is for apartment and hotel," he said.

He hoped, merchandise price in the market should be affordable thus residents can reach it.