Cempaka Putih Tengah XXII Drainage Upgrade Underway
Reported by Folmer | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
The Central Jakarta Water Resources (SDA) Agency deployed 12 personnel to normalize the drainage system in Cempaka Putih Tengah XXII A, RT 19/RW 04, Cempaka Putih Timur, Tuesday (8/11).
We will no longer have to worry about flooding
Cempaka Putih SDA Unit Head, M. Sahudi stated that the normalization project covers a 273-meter stretch on both sides of the road, utilizing 40x40x120 cm precast U-ditch concrete.
"We're dismantling the old 20x20 cm drainage channel and replacing it with larger 40x40x120 cm U-ditch concrete," he expressed.
September 2026, Alfa Indah Channel Dredging CompletedHe explained that work commenced today and is slated for completion within the next two months.
"We are optimistic that the persistent flooding issues will be resolved once the normalization is finalized, as the new system offers a much larger capacity than before," he explained.
Meanwhile, Susanto (43), a resident of Jalan Cempaka Putih Tengah XXII A, noted that this project was a direct aspiration voiced by residents during a legislative recess.
"Thankfully, the work has finally started. We will no longer have to worry about flooding when the rainy season arrives," he closed.
