Pune Municipal Corporation will spend nearly ₹60 lakh on the next phase of repairs and conservation at Nanawada, a historic building associated with the city’s cultural heritage. The civic body has completed the tender process, and work on the remaining repairs is expected to begin soon, according to information provided by Standing Committee chairman Shrinath Bhimale.
The sanctioned package is valued at ₹59,94,742. The works will focus on the building’s façade, roof leakage, wooden chajjas for windows, repairs to the record room and painting. The package has been prepared as part of the civic body’s phased effort to maintain Nanawada while retaining its original architectural character.
The Building and Heritage departments of the municipal corporation have completed the tendering process for the work. Two bids were received, and both bidders were found eligible. The tender includes Goods and Services Tax of ₹9,14,361. The account heads received approval for the work on June 29, 2026, and the required administrative approval for the tender process has also been granted.
A major component of the work is the installation of wooden chajjas over the windows on the façade. These will receive Kemprol waterproofing, according to the details released about the project. Repairs will also be undertaken to stop water entering through the roof during the monsoon. The record room will be repaired, followed by painting across the relevant parts of the structure.
The roof repairs are intended to prevent rainwater seepage from damaging the building’s construction. The façade work is similarly aimed at protecting the exterior of the historic structure from further deterioration. The civic authorities have described these interventions as the remaining works in the current phase of repair and conservation at Nanawada.
Nanawada is considered an important part of Pune’s historic built heritage. The municipal corporation has been undertaking repairs in stages, with the stated objective of preserving the building’s original form while addressing deterioration caused over time. The current package therefore combines routine building maintenance with conservation requirements specific to an older heritage structure.
The project also highlights the administrative process involved in maintaining publicly owned historic buildings. Approval from the concerned account heads, preparation of an estimate, administrative sanction and competitive tendering have preceded the physical work. The completion of these steps means the project has moved from planning and procurement towards implementation, although the supplied information does not specify a completion deadline.
The municipal corporation has said that completing the remaining repairs will improve the condition of Nanawada and help protect its architectural features. It has also stated that citizens and visitors will be able to use and experience the historic building more effectively after the conservation work is completed. The next stated milestone is the start of on-site repairs following the completed tender process.
