Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh City is set to be renovated

A plan to restore the renowned Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh City is being finalized and will be

in the coming weeks.

A spokesman from the city's project management board for civil and industrial building works said that the agency is working on a plan to renovate District 1's Ben Thanh Market. In late February, the entire proposal will be presented to the city People's Committee for approval.

According to a

, the inside of the market has due to damp flooring and a corroded iron ceiling, as well as the electricity system not providing sufficient fire protection.

Among other things, the management board will recommend specific measures to restore the market floor,

.

The renovation focuses on the market's interior rather than its external design.

The project will most likely be

Ben Thanh Market was constructed on a 13,000 square meter site between 1912 and 1914.

The last time Ben Thanh Market was repaired was in 1985.

The market, along with its

, is regarded as one of Ho Chi Minh City's trademarks and a popular tourist attraction.

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