₹17-Crore Hi-Tech Crematorium in Ahmedabad's Shilaj Develops Structural Sag Within Seven Months
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A section of the ₹17-crore hi-tech crematorium developed by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) in Shilaj has reportedly undergone repairs after part of the RCC structure and adjoining filled land settled within seven months of its inauguration, prompting questions over the quality of construction.
The crematorium, located near Shilaj Lake in the city's North-West Zone, was inaugurated in January 2026 to cater to the growing population of Bopal, Ghuma, Shilaj and surrounding areas.
Ground Settlement Triggers Repairs
According to local reports, portions of the filled land and an RCC section at the crematorium developed depressions, following which the AMC's engineering department reportedly undertook repair work. In some areas, the ground had sunk significantly, raising concerns over the durability of the recently completed project.
The incident has triggered debate over construction quality and supervision, with questions being raised over whether appropriate action will be taken if any lapses are found.
State-of-the-Art Facility
Spread across 12,000 square metres, the crematorium is equipped with four traditional wood-fired cremation platforms, two CNG-based cremation units, a prayer hall, gazebos, seating arrangements, a wood storage room, drinking water facilities, hygienic toilets and, for the first time in Ahmedabad, a cafeteria within the crematorium premises.
AMC Attributes Damage to Heavy Rain
Responding to the concerns, an official from the AMC's North-West Zone engineering department said the issue was caused by heavy rainfall, which led to soil erosion behind the crematorium.
The official clarified that the main RCC structure had not suffered any structural damage. According to the AMC, only the 5–6 metre filled portion behind the structure, where a Kota stone ramp had been constructed, settled after the soil eroded. The affected area has since been repaired.
The civic body maintained that the main building remains structurally safe while repair work on the affected portion has already been completed.
