A new beat for the city's heart: Clock Tower to return to NDMC landscape
The project will cost Rs 1.8 crore and will be completed in a period of six months.
The tower design will represent a blend of Mughal, Rajput, and colonial architectural elements and is part of a heritage revival initiative in Delhi, stated NDMC.
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"The tower will be constructed with a reinforced concrete structure to resist wind and seismic forces with RCC raft foundations. It will bear brick cladding (wire-cut bricks) with neatly finished joints per the architectural pattern," as per the project plan.
To give an aesthetic look, there will be a pedestal stone finish given with black granite, mechanical anchors, and other advanced engineering specifications added to the tower. Provision for stainless steel staircases will be made for internal tower maintenance.
The certified clock to be installed at the tower will bear a state-of-the-art design, have long durability, weather resistance, illumination in backlit and front-lit, and mounting with the latest technology with vibration resistance fittings for fixing.
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The clock tower will enhance the cultural landscape, attract visitors, and add to the skyline in Lutyens' Delhi, stated NDMC.
NDMC began scouting for a suitable location after LG Saxena's inspection in April 2024. Soil testing was conducted by a private agency, which confirmed the suitability of the site. The proposal was then submitted to the Delhi Urban Art Commission (DUAC), which granted approval after reviewing technical specifications.
This initiative also pays homage to the city's past: the original New Delhi Town Hall, built in 1933, once featured a prominent clock tower. Previously, the 'New Delhi Town Hall' featured a clock tower atop its headquarters, but the structure was demolished in the 1980s to make way for the present building. "The Old Town Hall was built in 1933, and it was inaugurated by the Viceroy Lord Willingdon. Thereafter, four giant bells were imported from Britain, and these were installed at the tower of the Town Hall.
There were timekeepers deployed to ring the bells every hour since wristwatches were not that common. However, in the 1960s, these bells were replaced with modern clocks," an official said. The existing complex was constructed after demolishing the clock tower.
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