Vendors in the Suva Municipal market are now gearing up to move to the temporary shelter built behind the market area so that asbestos removal from the roof can kick off.

Suva Lord Mayor Ratu Peni Volavola said the Council has finalised and expect to get the $650,000 upgrade work underway as soon as the shelter is completed by early next month.

In an attempt to ensure that the public are not affected by the removal, Volavola added that they will carry out the work at night.