Two century-old heritage buildings at the Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (IOG), Egmore, will soon undergo restoration by the Public Works Department, aimed at preserving their historic character while adapting them to contemporary medical use. After many decades, the ante natal outpatient block and the Gifford School, built a year apart, are set to undergo major restoration at a cost of ₹11.02 crore by February-end. The hospital is known to be one of the early facilities built during British period to address women’s reproductive health. Established in 1911, the Gifford School in the campus was named after Major General Gifford, former superintendent of the hospital. While the Gifford School premises would be vacated, work on the first floor would have to be carried out even as the OPD block remains operational.