When the K15 million phase two Koki Fish Market extension project begins, Port Moresby residents will have another option for dining by the waterfront. The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) and the electorate will share funding for the project, which is a brainchild of the Moresby South District Development Authority. In order to get things started, Moresby South has finished designing the new extension project, which will include building a restaurant with 300 seating areas where patrons can enjoy fish and chips or a refreshing beverage while taking in views of Ela Beach and the cool breeze. Moresby South MP and Foreign Affairs Minister Justin Tkatchenko said the idea is to enable the public to come and buy fresh processed seafood including fish fillets, prawns and lobster and squid, octopus and many more. "This is an exciting new development for the electorate, and we are looking forward to it as K10 million has already been committed in this year's budget by the National Fisheries Authority." "We anticipate NFA to ensure they come good with their commitment as it has been budgeted in this year's appropriation, and we would like to see a groundbreaking ceremony and the funds come across to NCDC before June this year." "We would like to see the construction start immediately for phase 2 of this fantastic and exciting project that will enable Papua New Guineans with their families to come and enjoy the beautiful South Side Breeze.” Minister Tkatchenko said once NFA makes the funding available, the NCDC will tender the construction of the project for interested bidders. "We will finalize all the details for NFA to immediately release the funding towards this project as promised by Fisheries Minister Jelta Wong MP.” The project is expected to take about 12 months to construct and if everything goes well and funding goes through before June, we would have it ready to open in June next year.”