Historian Anuradha Reddy said that the Aga Khan Trust for Culture was handling the conservation work
A view of the Legislative Assembly in September 1948.
Hyderabad: Restoration work is underway at the Legislative Assembly building, a heritage structure whose deterioration was recently identified by the state government. The job has been entrusted to heritage conservation experts.
Naveen Kumar, a waterproofing specialist working on a subcontract, said seepages had damaged parts of the roof. “We have carried out grouting using the latest technology — injecting a cement-and-adhesive mixture through jet pipes into cracks under pressure. This strengthens the roof and extends the life of the structure. Our work began a month ago and will be completed in a day or two,” he said. Other works, including plastering, plumbing, electrical fittings and polishing, are in progress.
Historian Dr Mohammed Safiullah said the building was constructed in 1905 to mark the 40th birthday of the sixth Nizam, Mir Mahbub Ali Khan. “This white gem of Hyderabad’s architectural splendour was designed by specially commissioned architects. It adjoins the picturesque Public Gardens, also known as the Hanging Gardens,” he said.
Historian Anuradha Reddy said that the Aga Khan Trust for Culture was handling the conservation work. “Most heritage structures, despite neglect, are often stronger than newly constructed buildings. This one requires both short-term and long-term maintenance to preserve its integrity,” she noted.
Historian Dr Mohammed Safiullah said the building was constructed in 1905 to mark the 40th birthday of the sixth Nizam, Mir Mahbub Ali Khan. “This white gem of Hyderabad’s architectural splendour was designed by specially commissioned architects. It adjoins the picturesque Public Gardens, also known as the Hanging Gardens,” he said.
Historian Anuradha Reddy said that the Aga Khan Trust for Culture was handling the conservation work. “Most heritage structures, despite neglect, are often stronger than newly constructed buildings. This one requires both short-term and long-term maintenance to preserve its integrity,” she noted.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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