Citizens, visitors and others looking up at the heritage clock tower in the busy market area of Vasco can now see the time piece ticking after many years.
A heritage landmark, this clock tower, which was built in 1938, suffered neglect over the years and several heritage lovers did complain about the crumbling structure in the past. This tower is located on a municipal building in the heart of Vasco city. The Vasco municipal market built in 1938 is an example of Art Deco style of architecture.
After the restoration, the clock tower now stands as an elegant structure and the work done has been appreciated by Vascoiites. However, the same cannot be said of the market building. In sharp contrast to the heritage clock tower, the market is in a state of disrepair. The parapet of the building is falling in bits and pieces putting the lives of the citizens, shopping at various shops located on the ground floor, in peril. The market building is in a state of neglect and besides the necessary restoration work, it needs a fresh coat of paint as the structure has become an eye-sore.
The concerned authorities need to carry out the necessary repair work of the market building since citizens like me can sense a lurking danger while shopping in the market specially, during the rainy season.
