The historic Cooperage Bandstand, all of 145 years old, has been waiting for the past three weeks for Mayor Vishwanath Mahadeshwar to open its spruced up gates to the public. Locals have not been able to enjoy the facilities since January 2017, when the section was shut for renovation. The BMC spent Rs 50 lakh on restoring this heritage structure.

The restoration work, which commenced in January 2017, included revival of the wooden canopy with original Burma teak wood and replacing the tiled roof of the Bandstand with metal sheets. According to the civic officials, the contract for restoration was awarded to conservation firm Vaastu Vidhaan Projects last year.