Merchants from the Itapuã beachfront are being relocated to temporary spaces.

Smaller vendors, such as acarajé sellers, were instructed to indicate to the department's agents where they wish to work temporarily. Larger vendors, such as restaurant and snack bar owners, will have to wait for the completion of the works to resume their activities, as they require more organized structures with water, sewage, and electricity networks.

July 16, 2014, 13:10 pmUpdated May 27, 2019, 10:33 AM

Smaller vendors, such as acarajé sellers, were instructed to indicate to the department's agents where they wish to work temporarily; larger vendors, such as restaurant and snack bar owners, who require more organized structures with water, sewage, and electricity networks, will have to wait for the completion of the works to continue their activities (Photo: Romulo Faro).

Bahia 247 - Due to the redevelopment works on the Itapuã waterfront, where the demolition of kiosks began yesterday (15), merchants are being relocated to work in other public spaces in the same region while the works last.

According to the Secretary of Public Order, Rosemma Maluf, smaller vendors, such as acarajé sellers, were instructed to indicate to the department's agents the public spaces where they wish to work temporarily. The agents will then assess the areas and, provided they do not affect the physical integrity or mobility of the region, they will be authorized to operate.

According to the secretary, only larger businesses, such as restaurant and snack bar owners, will have to wait for the completion of the works to resume operations, as they require more organized infrastructure with water, sewage, and electricity networks. The new waterfront is expected to be delivered in December of this year.

Demolition of the kiosks began peacefully, according to the Salvador City Hall. The requalification project, which includes restructuring of sidewalks, masonry, and bike lanes, will have eight large stalls and 14 smaller ones, harmoniously distributed among the existing commercial activities, with a space designated for acarajé vendors in the same location where they already operated. These spaces will benefit the merchants already working in the area.

Project

R$9,3 million will be invested in the requalification works of the Itapuã waterfront, with 100% municipal resources. In total, a stretch of approximately 30 m² will be requalified, from Sereia to Largo das Baianas, including a cycle path, space for capoeira, gatherings for fishermen and cultural presentations, tactile paving with other elements to guarantee accessibility, including access to the beach, kiosks for selling drinks and food, as well as exclusive equipment for acarajé vendors, a sports area, exercise equipment and integration of the church square with the waterfront through a level floor.