FOLLOWING structural inspections of the Mandalay Zaycho Market and Mann Myanmar Plaza after the recent earthquake, both buildings were found to be structurally sound, and shops have now reopened as usual, according to the responsible personnel of the Market Association.
“Starting from 21 April, the market will operate during its regular hours. The main building and the underground section were designed to be earthquake-resistant from the outset, so the structures remain strong and safe. Therefore, I would like to inform everyone that shops may now reopen,” said Chairman U Min Min of the Market Association.
The buildings of Mandalay Zaycho Market and Mann Myanmar Plaza were inspected by both local and international structural assessment teams on 4 and 7 April. The inspections confirmed the buildings’ integrity, which led to the decision to allow shops to reopen between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm.
“Experts have examined the structures and deemed them safe. As a result, we are permitting the market to reopen from 21 April. The Mandalay City Development Committee has also reviewed the buildings and confirmed their safety, allowing operations to resume,” said U Soe Lin, Chairman of the Mann Myanmar (Zaycho Market) Plaza Association.
In response to the damage caused by the earthquake in Mandalay, the Mandalay City Development Committee – under the supervision of the Mandalay Region Government – has established a command office to coordinate recovery efforts. The committee is providing personnel and equipment to remove damaged structures while engineering teams continue to conduct safety inspections of affected buildings. — Maung Aye Chan/MKKS
