Chandigarh Administration to speed up restoration of heritage buildings in Sector 17

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, November 1

Aimed at the preservation of the Sector 17 architecture in sync with the heritage of the city, the UT Administration today directed the officials concerned to speed up the restoration work of buildings here.

During a review meeting on the restoration of heritage buildings in Sector 17, the officials were directed to divide the work in components to accelerate the restoration of buildings.

The Chandigarh Administration has already started the restoration process of private heritage buildings in Sector 17.

In phase I of the project, the restoration of facade and corridor flooring of SCOs were to be completed to prevent further damage to the exteriors and to restore the original character of these private buildings.

The Administration has also undertaken the restoration of the facade of 30 Bays and 17 Bays buildings, Town Hall, Additional Town Hall and Central Library in Sector 17.

After the private building owners had expressed their inability to restore heritage buildings, the Administration had decided to carry out the work on its own.

In a survey, out of 500 public or privately owned heritage buildings in Sector 17, only 23.40 per cent were found to be maintaining the original architectural building facade.

The project includes facade restoration and uniform flooring in all public corridors to make the buildings in Sector 17C and 17D look alike. Besides, all individual advertisement boards in front of the retail shops will also be removed.

Meanwhile, the construction of a 40mx40m city map in front of the Neelam cinema has nearly been completed. It has been carved out in the floor with a stainless steel frame with concrete embedded in it. All sectors and tourists destinations, like Capitol Complex, Sukhna Lake, Rock Garden, Leisure Valley and Rose Garden will be reflected on the map with colourful lights.

Survey findings

In a survey, out of 500 public or privately owned heritage buildings in Sector 17, only 23.40 per cent were found to be maintaining the original architectural building facade.

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