International
International
Kimbe Market in West New Britain Province, PNG is the economic and social heart of the local community. Dependence on the ageing infrastructure highlighted the need for a redevelopment that increased capacity and delivered improvements in health, climatic response and community safety, particularly for women who make up 80% of vendors.
The redevelopment has delivered a market environment that improves user experience through improved airflow, reduced density and cleanliness. Safety has been improved through lighting, bathrooms and washing areas, onsite storage facilities and onsite banking allowing vendors to safely bank daily takings.
The West New Britain Governor has stated that “the newly opened markets not only provide a vibrant hub for economic activities, but also serve as a symbol of dignity and empowerment for the province’s hardworking farmers and vendors.”
The redevelopment was delivered by a partnership between West New Britain, Australian and New Zealand Governments.
The Kimbe Market is a fundamental part of the economic and cultural fabric of West New Britain; it brings together people from across the province and is essential to our future prosperity. The redevelopment of this marvellous facility will have an immense impact on the lives of our vendors.
More than 1000 individuals, most of them mothers, now have a modern and safe marketplace to conduct their business. This new market will not only provide a vibrant hub for economic activities, but also serve as a symbol of dignity and empowerment for these hardworking individuals and their families.
Andrew McFadden, Design Architect, Documentation Architect
Andrew Jehne, Project Architect
Richard Kurua, Graduate of Architecture
All Construction Approvals, Building Surveyor
ESIP, Program Manager
Integral Group, Services Consultant
NAMA Engineering, Structural Engineer
Solis Fire Engineering, Fire Engineer
The Australian Institute of Architects acknowledges First Nations peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waters, and skies of the continent now called Australia.
We express our gratitude to their Elders and Knowledge Holders whose wisdom, actions and knowledge have kept culture alive.
We recognise First Nations peoples as the first architects and builders. We appreciate their continuing work on Country from pre-invasion times to contemporary First Nations architects, and respect their rights to continue to care for Country.
