India, June 12 -- Madikeri, June 12 (AG&BCT)- The long-delayed reconstruction of the protective retaining wall in front of the Deputy Commissioner's Office Complex in Madikeri has finally been completed.

Situated on a steep slope along the Madikeri-Mangaluru Road, the DC Office Complex had come under threat following a series of landslides triggered by heavy rainfall between 2018 and 2020.

The damage raised fears over the safety of the structure and prompted the Government to take up the retaining wall project.

Initially awarded for Rs. 7 crore, the project eventually cost Rs. 7.53 crore following time extensions and revised valuations, bringing the total to Rs. 53 lakh.

Work began in 2021 with a stipulated completion period of 24 mon...