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Traders in Waterloo are urging the Western Area Rural District Council (Ward-C) to grant them access to a newly constructed marketplace, saying it would provide a safer and more organized environment for business.
The traders argued that operating along the hilly streets exposes them and their customers to accidents, especially during heavy rains.
Chairlady of the market women, Yama Samura, said that the new structure would have prevented several street accidents and provided a conducive place for trading. “We lost colleagues to road accidents on the street, which is dangerous due to the slope and traffic,” she said.
Alieu Tarawallie, who operates a groundnut grinding machine, noted that the road and bridge leading to the market are in poor condition, with overflowing water, garbage, and a strong stench making it difficult for customers to reach the area. He explained that many traders are forced to conduct business on the streets to meet customer demand.
While the council has cited that the market is not fully completed, traders maintain that the structure is ready to accommodate them and called on authorities to expedite their access. They emphasized that moving in would also discourage youths from misusing the facility. Attempts to reach Chairman Kasho Holland Cole were unsuccessful.
