The demolition of the 112-year-old colonial structure to give way for a multi-facility District Police Office is under way in the city. Tender to demolish the building was floated a few months ago, as the colonial structure was very weak.
Before the demolition of the building, which was constructed in 1902, began the office of the Superintendent of Police and other departments functioning there were relocated to a rented building at Ram Nagar in October.
The team that demolished the old building in the District Collectorate is involved in demolishing this building too. According to the tender norms, the building should be demolished in a month.However, these works are expected to be completed in less than two weeks, after which construction of the new building would begin. The new three-storied structure on an area of 33,700 sq.ft. would be constructed at an estimate of Rs. 6.36 crore.
