Onrust Island to Be Restored in 2017
access_time July 14 2016 03:17 PM remove_red_eye 1489
Reported by Suriaman Panjaitan | Translated by Rizky Mawardi
Reported by Suriaman Panjaitan | Translated by Rizky Mawardi
Jakarta Provincial Government plans to provide world class tourism site for Onrust Island. City administration involved Cipta Maritim Semesta Indonesia Foundation.
We need to improve the location to attract more visitors. It could be your background for wedding photograph
Jakarta Vice Governor, Djarot Saiful Hidayat said the restoration is slated in 2017.
“Not only Onrust, but also Sebira and other islands,” he said, Wednesday (7/13).
Historical Sites in Pasar Ikan RestoredEventhough has long history, Onrust Island condition is terrible. It causes visitor number is low.
“We need to improve the location to attract more visitors. It could be your background for wedding photograph,” he added.
Meanwhile, Head Division of Cultural Heritage Conservation for Jakarta Dept. of Tourism and Culture, Taufik, supports the involvement of the foundation to restore the island.
“We are glad with this. Can not wait the improvement they will provide for the island,” he stated.