Construction of SMPN 143 Delayed
Reported by Budhi Firmansyah Surapati | Translated by Isa Efriadi
The construction of 4 stories of State Junior High School (SMPN) 143, on Jalan Bhakti IX, RT 01/06, Cilincing Urban Village, Cilincing, North Jakarta is abandoned. As a result, studying activities is moved to SMPN 53 building on Jalan Tanah Merdeka, RW 12, Kalibaru Urban Village, Cilincing. It means, the students have to go to school further than before.
We hope this project can be finished soon. Don't let the children become victim due to this abandoned project
The school construction was started in September 2013, but suddenly stopped by the end of December 2013. There is no sign about the project continuation.
On 4,755 square meters area, a frame of 4 stories high building is standing, complete with its roof. But, because of no security and entering gates is unlocked, kids around the school are often make it as a playground. Kids are also often climb to the top of the building.
131,823 SMP Students to Undergo National Exam on May 5-8“Kids are often entering this area and climb above. We can not keep supervise them, while since January this project have no security,” Iwan complains (43), resident of RT 06/06, Cilincing Urban Village, Cilincing, North Jakarta, Monday (4/28).
According to a man who lives straight in front of the school, kids can use the building as a playground on the afternoon or holiday. “We hope this project can be finished soon. Don't let the children become victim due to this abandoned project,” he added.
Responding this matter, Sarjoko, Head of Division for Education Infrastructures and Facilities of Jakarta Education Department stated, the school project is delayed due to project budget from 2013 Regional Budgets (APBD) has run out. While for construction continuation in 2014, is still waiting for auction process.
“Last year budget was Rp 12 billion while this year is Rp 8 billion. I think the project could be continued in August,” he stated.
Meanwhile, he did not know if there is no security at the project site and children often played there. "It will be followed up as soon as possible," he added.
