Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has ordered street vendors in the Hiya neighbourhood to remove their stalls.
HDC stated it has been receiving complaints regarding the operation of unregulated street vendors in the Hiya neighbourhood, with concerns raised on the health risks presented by food sold by such vendors. HDC noted the area has many construction sites that could elevate the safety risks of any food items sold in the area. The corporation noted the street vendors are operating without the required permits as stated in the regulations.
HDC instructed the street vendors in the Hiya neighbourhood to stop their operations and remove their stalls before April 10. HDC said it would dismantle any stalls that are not removed by this date.
The Hiya neighbourhood of Hulhumale’ Phase II is home to the recipients of 6,720 flats built under the Hiya housing project. While many recipients of the flats have now moved in to their flats, the area still lacks many essential services. As such, the area has very few shops and food outlets.