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PWD to restore heritage buildings in the city
Posted on: 10/Jan/2016 4:13:35 PM
Work has been assigned to restore heritage buildings in the city. The Kalas Mahal is being restored already by the Public Works Department (PWD). The historic Mahal is part of the Chepauk Palace. Sources say that the Government Central Press in Mint may be the next in line. Both these buildings were damaged in fires recently.
According to sources, Only a small portion of the Central Press, built in 1807, could be restored and the remaining had to be completely reconstructed. The single-storey is being constructed in an area of 70,500 sq.ft. and will be completed by July. Speaking about Kalas Mahal, they said, Restoring the heritage structure was time-consuming as it involved a long process of pointing - a technique of repairing mortar joints and plastering using lime mortar. Work had to be suspended for a month due to floods and lack of building materials... We are sourcing small bricks, which are used in Madras terrace roofs, wood rafters and lime from Rajapalayam. Work to reconstruct two of the four corridors is over.
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