Archaeology Department asks WRD to restore, not demolish, Kalingarayan aqueduct
The Department of Archaeology has intervened to prevent the demolition of the 13th-century Kalingarayan aqueduct. The department has instructed the Water Resources Department to pursue restoration instead of replacement.
Why it matters
This decision preserves a significant piece of historical infrastructure while addressing concerns regarding structural stability and heritage conservation.
The Department of Archaeology has asked the Water Resources Department (WRD) to not demolish the historic aqueduct of the Kalingarayan Canal. Instead, restoration work should be taken up based on the Department’s technical report.
The article objectively reports on the conflict between heritage preservation and infrastructure maintenance.
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