The renovated Mattancherry Nehru Memorial Town Hall.
The Mattancherry Nehru Memorial Town Hall, renovated at an investment of around ₹3.50 crore, has been opened to the public, Mayor M. Anilkumar has said.
“Funds from the Kochi Corporation Plan fund, their own fund, and the corporate social responsibility fund of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) have been used to renovate the town hall with 27,000-sq.ft built-up space,” he said.
The commissioning of the renovated town hall, scheduled for April, was postponed following Pope Francis’ death. The Mattancherry town hall is one of the most popular spots for common people in the area, and is older than the town hall in Ernakulam.
“The town hall has been renovated by making complete use of its space. Two dining halls are also part of the town hall. BPCL made available ₹88 lakh as CSR fund for the project. The gate and the entry arch have been renovated in keeping with the town hall’s legacy and beauty. Lighting and flooring have been properly taken care of,” said Mr. Anilkumar.
“The stage has been redesigned as part of the renovation. Backdrop to the stage and other facilities have also been arranged,” he added.
The Mattancherry town hall boasts a 35,000-sq.ft. parking facility. “The sound system has been improved, considering that the town hall frequently hosts various cultural programmes.”
“The Kochi Corporation is hopeful that the public will make good use of the town hall,” said Mr. Anilkumar.
The town hall had fallen into disrepair after it was used to accommodate COVID-19 patients.
Published – June 17, 2025 09:39 pm IST
