As per a newly approved plan, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will restore two historic cannons from British times that lay inside Ghatkopar’s Lions Park.
These two iron cannons are around 164 years old but are still believed to be in a good condition. Measuring, 3.10 meters in length, the two cannons have the inscription ‘NCPC’ on one side.
Similarly, the civic body recently came up with a proposal to restore heritage milestones across the city.
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The beautification/restoration of the cannons will reportedly cost ₹20 lakh while the civic Garden Department has sent a proposal to the BMC’s Heritage Conservation Engineer to restore the cannons on a platform.
As per the BMC, the cannons were installed by the East India Company and was reportedly manufactured in 1856. Ironically, these cannons were installed at the time to protect the city from intruders.
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Excavation works across the city have uncovered several cannon and other British-era relics. Some historians have said that cannons may have been dropped into the ocean after they were deemed non-functional.
Lions Park has been welcoming public visitors since 1971. Known for its greenery, this 55,843 square feet area is one of the popular locations in Ghatkopar.
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