31 Houses Affected by Apuran River Dam Construction Demolished

After the relocation process of residents to a number of flats was completed, Monday (10/26) yesterday, joint officers from the West Jakarta City Government, Tuesday (10/27) today, began demolishing 31 houses of residents of RT 08/12, Kapuk Urban Village, Cengkareng, which were affected by the revitalization and construction of the Apuran River pump house.

Will be completed by the end of December 2027

West Jakarta Mayor, Iin Muthmainah stated that the demolition of residential buildings was part of efforts to reclaim land belonging to the Jakarta Provincial Government. The plan is to build flood control infrastructure on the land.

31 Families Affected by Apuran River Pump Construction Relocated

"Gradually, we from the city administration are carrying out education, socialization and a conducive approach to the community so that they are willing to be relocated," she said, Wednesday (10/27).

In addition to relocating 31 building owners to the Cinta Kasih Budha Tzu Chi, Iin explained, her party also facilitated relocation for tenants.

She explained five families were relocated to the Cinta Kasih Budha Tzu Chi Flats, two to the Pulogadung Flats, and one each to the Rawa Bebek and Rorotan Flats. The remaining 19 families chose to return to their hometowns and move into rented accommodation or live with relatives.

"After the demolition process is complete, physical work will be carried out by the Jakarta Water Resources (SDA) Agency," she explained.

Iin added that the construction of this pump house is targeted to be able to overcome flooding during the rainy season in the areas of Cengkareng Barat, Cengkareng Timur, Kedaung Kaliangke and Kapuk Urban Villages.

"Construction will begin immediately. It is estimated that work will be completed by the end of December 2027," she added.

Head of West Jakarta Satpol PP, Heri Purnama stated the houses demolition involved 200 joint personnel of Satpol PP, Water Resources, Public Works, Transportation, Fire Handling and Rescue, Park and Forestry, PPSU, Police and Army, as well as two excavators.

Prior to today's demolition, Heri explained that his staff had also assisted with the relocation process for residents to their new homes. Furthermore, relevant regional government agencies, such as the Education Sub-agency and the Population and Civil Registration Agency, had also provided services to the relocated residents.

"This demolition is only part of relocation processes that have been carried out for the past three weeks," he explained.