Costs of approximately €42 million, a 3% financial progress rate, and a reopening in 2028, "if all goes well." Civica 24 city councilor Giuseppe Farris raises questions about the new San Benedetto market project, starting with the lack of provision for an underground parking lot and the additional design changes that risk further increasing costs.
"The written response to the question I submitted on September 17th has finally arrived, in which I asked for clarification on the costs, design changes, progress, and reopening schedule for the new San Benedetto market," explains Farris.
" Why isn't the need for an underground parking lot being considered? " asks the councilor, highlighting an important aspect for the accessibility and functionality of a facility intended to accommodate both retailers and residents. "We're not talking about details, but about fundamental requirements for the functioning of a food market," emphasizes Farris, who also draws attention to the design choices and needs that emerged only during construction.
"The numbers tell the story," adds the Civica 24 councilor . The overall cost of the new market has reached €31.28 million, to which must be added the €8.08 million for the temporary market in Piazza Nazzari. Further costs are also expected for price revisions, estimated at around €2 million . "The total, as of today, is around €42 million. This sum is expected to grow further, given that further design changes are being considered," Farris emphasizes. Also of concern is the project's financial progress, which stands at €966,159, equal to approximately 3% of the overall cost.
" The modest financial progress of the new market is also concerning ," observes the councilor, highlighting the gap between the budgeted resources for the project and the actual budget so far. The response to the question also reveals that a significant portion of the cost increase is related to the need to make the market functional: from the separation of goods and waste routes to the expansion of service areas, to waterproofing the attics . "These needs are understandable. But why weren't they considered before the tender was announced?" Farris continues. This question concerns the initial planning of the project and the ability to anticipate the essential needs of a structure of this type from the outset. Making the situation even more complex are the ongoing changes and the study of further design modifications. Meanwhile, spending continues to rise, and the reopening is scheduled for 2028, "if all goes well."
The issue of the underground parking thus fits into a series of broader questions about the project, its facilities, and the decisions made thus far. "We're not talking about details, but about the fundamental requirements for the functioning of a food market," reiterates the Civica 24 councilor, calling for clarity on a strategic project for Cagliari.
(UnioneonlineEn.Ne.)