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An investment of approximately US$55 million will bring the new Santa Ana Municipal Market to life, a large-scale project promoted by the Ministerio de Obras Públicas (MOP) with the support of the World Bank. The project aims to transform commerce in the western part of the country and improve conditions for merchants and users.
The minister of Public Works, Romeo Rodríguez Herrera, together with the World Bank’s country manager for El Salvador, Carine Clert, laid the first stone of the project, which already has a start order.
Modern, high-capacity infrastructure
The new market will cover an area of 31,293 square meters and will consist of two separate three-story buildings. Both structures will be connected by a pedestrian walkway and separated by a recreational area that will also serve as a circulation space for visitors.
The infrastructure will house 2,383 commercial premises, allowing for the reorganization and modernization of economic activity in the area. According to the head of the MOP, the design responds to comprehensive solutions that seek to guarantee better conditions for users, merchants, and their families.
Structural works and sustainability
The project includes earthworks, construction of columns, beams, slabs, walls, and internal divisions. In addition, solar panels will be incorporated to promote energy savings and reduce environmental impact.
Nature-based solutions will also be implemented, including the incorporation of vegetation and flood control systems, with the aim of making the infrastructure more resilient and sustainable.
The market will have specialized areas, such as comprehensive spaces for early childhood care and areas suitable for mothers with babies, expanding its focus beyond traditional commerce.
Impact on the population
It is estimated that the new Municipal Market will benefit 497,000 families in Santa Ana Centro, Santa Ana Este, and Santa Ana Oeste. The project will not only improve sales and purchasing conditions but will also boost the economy in the western part of the country.
During the official ceremony, the World Bank representative highlighted the institution’s support for the development vision promoted by the Salvadoran government, reaffirming its commitment to projects that strengthen public infrastructure and promote economic growth.
With this US$55 million investment, Santa Ana will have a modern, functional, and sustainable infrastructure that will mark a turning point in the organization of local commerce.
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