The restoration of Wangdue Phodrang Dzong is likely to be slightly delayed. The work was supposed to be complete by 2018.
Some 380 people are working at the site.
“It might take some little more time when it comes to woodcarving. But we are working day and night,” said one of the workers, Sangay Thinley.
Another worker said it is difficult to work in monsoon because of rain. “It is difficult to construct the wall when it rains.”
But the Project Manager, Kinley Wangchuk said the work is progressing well. “The works began in February 2014. As you can see, we have been working on structures. Almost 80 percent of the Kuenrey is complete. Even structures around the kuenrey is progressing well”
The Dzong would be restored to its former glory with age old traditional architecture intact. But that would take time.
Site Engineer, Dorji said they have timber shortage but it is not serious. “We are trying our best to complete the outer structure on time though structures inside might be delayed”
But the project is very comfortable when it comes to budget.
“From the Nu 1 B committed by the Indian government we received 100 M,” said the Project Director. They have used Nu 95 M of the fund received. “Even if the additional amount is not released, we will be using the donations contributed by the people.”
