Commission E Oversees Safety of School and Hospital Buildings
Reported by Fakhrizal Fakhri | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
Jakarta Legislatve Council Commission E has requested clarity on unit pricing standards for infrastructure projects allocated across several regional government agencies (OPD), ensuring that construction expenditures properly match technical specifications and architectural needs.
We need a transparent explanation
Commission E Chairman M. Subki said his party has asked various regional agencies overseeing infrastructure programs—such as sports complexes, schools, and hospitals—to provide a detailed breakdown of their budget allocations.
In particular, Commission E urged the Spatial Planning and Building Agency (DCKTRP) to clarify the baseline calculations used for per-square-meter construction costs.
Regional General Hospital Executive Services Are a Cross-Subsidy Scheme, Commission E Says"We need a transparent explanation from Citata as the authority responsible for pricing benchmarks. What is the per-meter cost for a school? Hospitals, on the other hand, require different calculations due to complex technical installations like medical gas pipelines and specialized systems," he expressed, Tuesday (11/10).
Subki explained that the proposed construction budget features variable unit costs ranging between Rp 7 million, Rp 8 million, and up to Rp 16 million per square meter. He emphasized, these cost discrepancies must be backed by transparent and well-defined calculations tailored to the technical specifications of each facility.
"This gives us a comprehensive overview of the per-meter pricing breakdown. We want to avoid any ambiguity and ensure total transparency. Fortunately, everything is clear now," he explained.
He also emphasized the importance of construction quality to ensure buildings are sturdy, durable, and guarantee the safety of their users.
"Do not let a new building suddenly become not durable. That would be a shame. Our children who go to school, as well as patients in hospitals, must be guaranteed security and safety," he emphasized.
