Rustomjee Group, one of Mumbai’s leading developers, has completed the restoration of the historic Bomanjee Hormarjee Wadia Clock Tower, built in 1882, at Fort. The project, undertaken with the Kala Ghoda Association, was inaugurated by Boman Rustom Irani, CMD of Rustomjee Group, and Brinda Miller, Chairperson of the Kala Ghoda Association, in the presence of heritage experts, conservation architect Vikas Dilawari, and community members.
The restored landmark, once a vital fountain and public clock serving traders and residents, now stands illuminated as a symbol of continuity and civic pride. The inauguration featured a ribbon‑cutting, plaque reveal, traditional Parsi prayer, and diya lighting ceremony, underscoring the monument’s cultural significance.
Boman Rustom Irani said the restoration honours both Mumbai’s heritage and the philanthropic legacy of Bomanjee Hormarjee Wadia, while reflecting Rustomjee’s commitment to education and civic welfare. In the last three years, the group has invested ₹14 crore in CSR, including ₹6.32 crore in education, impacting nearly 750 students across Maharashtra.
Brinda Miller highlighted the collaborative effort in preserving Mumbai’s heritage, while Vikas Dilawari noted the meticulous conservation work that revived the tower’s original craftsmanship and clock mechanism. The restoration included strengthening the basalt stone structure, repairing architectural elements, cleaning surfaces, and adding sensitive night‑time lighting.
Originally built during epidemics to provide clean drinking water, the tower once catered to people, horses, and dogs through separate troughs, while its four clock dials offered public timekeeping. Today, it serves as a functional, illuminated landmark that fosters community pride and reinforces the importance of heritage in a rapidly evolving city.
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