Thursday afternoon’s presentation to traders by markets
expert, David O’Neil, was enthusiastically received by a large group of
traders.
A meeting room at the Jasper Hotel had to receive last
minute extra seating to fit in all participants which included traders,
management, council representatives and independant market consultants. David O’Neil’s
extensive experience with global markets and his down to earth manner contributed
to a rich discussion on many aspects of market operation.
David talked about the opportunity for QVM to set a high
standard of market renewal on one of the largest major city market sites in the
world. He presented examples of many other market renewals around the world and
regularly drew comparisons with the options available at QVM including
underground facilities.
As would be expected at a meeting involving traders, there
was some robust questioning during the presentation on key issues like car
parking, compensation during construction periods and customer facilities like
seating and green areas. Overall the mood seemed very positive and spontaneous
applause for our guest occurred on a number of occasions.
At the end of proceedings, traders presented David with a rare book of market photographs
as a sign of their appreciation.