Archive · 3 Jun 2025
La Martiniere School Buildings Face Urgent Repairs Following Inspection
Imagine some old school buildings have water leaking in, making the walls wet and the wood icky.
The city and heritage experts checked them out after a judge said they should.
The school wants to fix things like classrooms and the roof.
The officials agreed the buildings are okay but need some fixing to stop more damage.
They will let the school make urgent repairs, but the school has to be careful since these are old, special buildings.
The school will start fixing them after the students go back to class.
KMC and WB Heritage Commission inspected La Martiniere school buildings after a court order.
The inspection revealed water damage including ceiling seepage, damp walls, and rotten beams.
School authorities submitted a repair plan seeking renovations and restoration.
Officials indicated they would grant permission for urgent repairs.
Work is planned to begin after school hours due to the reopening on June 16.
- Who
- KMC and WB Heritage Commission officials
- What
- Inspected buildings, found water damage, and will likely grant permission for repairs.
- When
- Inspections were on Monday, with school reopening June 16
- Where
- La Martiniere school campuses in Kolkata
- Why
- To assess water damage and determine necessary repairs.
- Inspectors
- KMC and WB Heritage Commission
- Location
- Kolkata, La Martiniere campuses
- Buildings Inspected
- Three heritage buildings
- School Reopening
- June 16
- Building Construction
- Early 1830s