The total cost of the construction for the Savalalo market is $30 million, $5 million more than what was announced earlier.The project is funded under a partnership between the government of Samoa and New Zealand. The redevelopment is part of a major government project to enhance the Apia central.
The Government plans to evict remaining families from the area in Sogi which was initially earmarked for the relocation of the Savalalo Flea Market before it can be developed.The area is also overgrown with grass.The change of Government in 2021 led to abandoning of plans by the former administra.