Kathmandu, Oct. 22
Retrofitting of the western face of the historic Singhadurbar is started.
The National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) said that the retrofitting would maintain the archaeological and historical importance and identity of the building.
“Some heritage experts have recommended preserving the historic building even as a heritage with retrofitting. But we are making it strong and safe to use it as the office and other important programmes of the country,” said Sushil Gyawali, Chief Executive Officer of the NRA. “Preparation to make it safe has delayed the retrofitting work.”
Central Project Implementation Unit (Housing) of the NRA has signed a contract with the Sharma-Gauri Parbati-New Technical JV a week ago.
The contractor will retrofit the building, constructed by Rana Prime Minister Chandra Sumsher in 1908, at the cost of Rs. 417.9 million excluding the Value Added Tax.
About 70 per cent retrofitting of the North, East and South face of the Singhadurbar is completed.
Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 23 October 2019.
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