Restoration of colonial-era Victory Memorial Blind School enters final phase
The Public Works Department is nearing the completion of a 24-crore restoration project for the 133-year-old Victory Memorial Blind School building near Chennai. The colonial-era structure is being preserved using traditional materials like lime plaster to ensure its structural integrity.
Why it matters
Heritage conservation is vital for maintaining historical architecture while repurposing buildings for modern educational and social welfare needs.
Another heritage building near Chennai is on the path of revival after many decades. The Public Works Department (PWD) has completed nearly 80% of the work to restore the 133-year-old building at the Victory Memorial Blind School.
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