Drainage Channels Along Two Rawajati Roads Dredged

Flood prevention is in full swing in Rawajati. Personnel are dredging key drainage channels along Jalan Rawajati Barat and Jalan Raya Kalibata in South Jakarta.

Public participation is a crucial factor in supporting efforts to prevent flooding

It is done to boost capacity and protect local neighborhoods from flooding during heavy downpours.

Pancoran Sub-district Head Iqbal Idham Ramid emphasized that the dredging effort serves as a vital proactive step to boost channel capacity and keep water flowing freely.

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"The pile of trash was caused by street vendors who dumped it into the channel," he expressed, Wednesday (10/21).

To clear the trash, he has enlisted the involvement of the Water Resources Executing Unit (SDA) and the Industry, Trade, Cooperatives, Small and Medium Enterprises (PPKUKM) Executing Unit for Pancoran Sub-district.

"We're also coordinating with the three pillars to help foster a better understanding among the residents," he explained.

He urged residents to play an active role in maintaining a clean environment by refraining from dumping trash into channels and ensuring that drainage systems continue to function optimally.

"Public participation is a crucial factor in supporting efforts to prevent flooding in the area," he emphasized.

Pancora Sub-district Executing Unit Head Adrian explained the clearing of the 500-meter-long drainage channel has been underway since early October, involving six personnel from the blue team personnel.

"We can't yet determine when it will be finished. The point is, we are working to the best of our ability," he explained.

Meanwhile, Pancoran Sub-district Industry, Trade, Cooperatives, Small and Medium Enterprises (PPKUKM) Executing Unit Head Titik Sugiharti, added that there are 188 street vendors operating along that stretch. These vendors typically begin their trading activities at 5 PM.

She, together with the local government, has offered the traders the option to relocate to designated sites on several occasions—such as Bintaro Lokbin, Muria Dalam Loksem, Pasar Minggu Market Lokbin, and Teras Lenteng Agung.

"We are actively working to ensure local vendors comply with trading regulations. We hope these measures will help foster a tidier and better-organized neighborhood," he stated.