Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU Mar 8: The construction work on prestigious New Zainakadal in Srinagar, considered to be of great importance from business point of view, would be started in April this year at an estimated cost of Rs 11.29 crore, while as the repair and upgradation of super structure of the Old Zainakadal has been completed and thrown open for pedestrians and light motor vehicles in December last.
This was stated by the Minister for Roads and Buildings Abdul Majid Wani, in presence of Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, while chairing a high level meeting of the officers of the Jammu and Kashmir Project Construction Corporation (JKPCC) convened to review the progress and present status of the work taken up on New Zainakadal, Old Zainakadal, Ziyarat Peer Dastageer Sahib at Khanyar and Ziyarat Peer Naqashband Sahib at Roshanghar Mohalla in Srinagar city.
Legislator Dr. Mustafa Kamal, besides Commissioner Secretary R&B Tanveer Jahan, Chief Engineer R&B Kashmir, Managing Director JKPCC and other functionaries attended the meeting.
The meeting was informed that considering the heritage importance of Zainakadal, the Government has decided to preserve the historical architecture of the bridge for which an amount of Rs 2.50 crore has been earmarked last year. It was also given out in the meeting that the Government has engaged a renowned Consultant T. K. Basu and under his supervision the work has been completed at a cost of Rs 1.10 crore. The sub-structure work will be completed by ending October this year.
Reviewing the pace of progress on the Ziyarat Peer Dastageer Sahib, the Minister was informed that the structural work with Pagoda roofing and Khatamband work on first floor has been completed, while wood panelling of walls and interior work of first floor is in progress.
The Ministers asked the concerned construction agencies to ensure that the heritage buildings and shrines being reconstructed and repaired retain the aesthetic looks akin to the old Kashmir architecture. They also directed the engineers to ensure regular monitoring and use of quality material in the construction.
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