Reconstruction of the historic Rani Pokhari could be completed by mid-May 2020.
According to the Kathmandu Metropolitan City, the reconstruction of the historic pond located in the heart of the capital city been expedited with works like laying black soil, constructing the wall and rebuilding the Balgopaleshwar temple situated in the middle of the pond.
The reconstruction works have been sped up after the National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) has been given the responsibility of reconstructing the heritage site, which was completely destroyed by the devastating earthquake of 2015, the metropolis informed, adding that reconstruction of various structures – including the Balgopaleshwar temple – at this site were delayed by three years due to confusion over jurisdiction of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, the Department of Archaeology and NRA to undertake the reconstruction of this historical heritage site.
The reconstruction was also delayed due to confusion over the style of Balgopaleshwar temple. Claiming that reconstruction works have been expedited to meet the deadline, the reconstruction authority said that the works of constructing the wall around the pond and laying black soil on its bed will be completed by January 14, 2020. “Twenty per cent of reconstruction of the temple has been completed and wood works of the temple were under way.”
According to heritage expert Rajuman Manandhar at the reconstruction authority, some 85 per cent construction of the wall has been completed whereas 40 per cent work on the pond has been over.
According to the Kathmandu Metropolitan City, the reconstruction of the historic pond located in the heart of the capital city been expedited with works like laying black soil, constructing the wall and rebuilding the Balgopaleshwar temple situated in the middle of the pond.
The reconstruction works have been sped up after the National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) has been given the responsibility of reconstructing the heritage site, which was completely destroyed by the devastating earthquake of 2015, the metropolis informed, adding that reconstruction of various structures – including the Balgopaleshwar temple – at this site were delayed by three years due to confusion over jurisdiction of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, the Department of Archaeology and NRA to undertake the reconstruction of this historical heritage site.
The reconstruction was also delayed due to confusion over the style of Balgopaleshwar temple. Claiming that reconstruction works have been expedited to meet the deadline, the reconstruction authority said that the works of constructing the wall around the pond and laying black soil on its bed will be completed by January 14, 2020. “Twenty per cent of reconstruction of the temple has been completed and wood works of the temple were under way.”
According to heritage expert Rajuman Manandhar at the reconstruction authority, some 85 per cent construction of the wall has been completed whereas 40 per cent work on the pond has been over.
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