The Pune Municipal Corporation is set to begin another phase of repair and conservation work at the historic Nanawada building, with ₹59.95 lakh allocated for the structure’s façade, roof, windows and record room. The work follows the completion of the tender process by the civic body’s building and heritage departments.
According to information provided by Pune Municipal Corporation standing committee chairman Shrinath Bhimale, the remaining repairs will begin shortly. The approved scope includes installing wooden chajjas over windows on the building’s façade, waterproofing the chajjas with Kemprol, repairing leaks in the roof, refurbishing the record room and repainting the building.
The exact provision for the work is ₹59,94,742, for which an estimate has been prepared. The repair package is intended to prevent water seepage during the monsoon from damaging the structure and to protect the building’s frontage. The work will cover remaining repairs to the façade and the stone structure as part of the civic body’s phased conservation programme.
The municipal corporation received two tenders for the work, and both bidders were found eligible, according to the report. The Goods and Services Tax component in the tender is ₹9,14,361. Department heads approved the work on 29 June 2026, while the administrative approval required for the tender process has also been granted.
Nanawada is regarded as an important part of Pune’s historical and cultural heritage. The civic body’s stated approach is to retain the building’s original architectural character while addressing deterioration caused by age and exposure to weather. The latest package follows earlier repair and conservation efforts undertaken in stages.
The roof repairs are particularly significant for the building’s long-term upkeep because continued leakage can affect the fabric of an older structure. The proposed wooden chajjas and waterproofing treatment are aimed at protecting the façade, while work on the record room and repainting will address other outstanding maintenance requirements.
The conservation of Nanawada also highlights the administrative challenge of maintaining historic civic buildings through routine municipal contracting. Preservation work must combine functional repairs, such as stopping water ingress, with measures intended to retain the original appearance and architectural features. In this case, the work has been processed through the building and heritage departments rather than treated as a standard repainting exercise.
The Pune Municipal Corporation has said that completing the remaining repairs will improve the condition of the Nanawada premises and allow citizens and visitors to experience the historic building more effectively. The next step is the commencement of the approved works after the tender and administrative processes have been completed.
