Pluit Reservoir Pump must Be Repaired Soon, Basuki Says
Reported by Erna Martiyanti | Translated by Rizky Mawardi
Jakarta Governor, Basuki T. Purnama asks four pumps at Pluit Reservoir to be immediately repaired. Even though it enters dry season, but La Nina still hits the area.
Rp 200 million for reparation, I do not think so
“Rain keeps falling because of La Nina. It will be bigger in January-February,” he said, Thursday (7/14).
Based on the calculation, reparation of the pumps needs Rp 200 million. It must await the auction process first.
Pump will Be Installed in Melati ReservoirBasuki wants to recalculate the budget. Component price should not be manipulated.
“Rp 200 million for reparation, I do not think so,” he added.
According to him, flood in Jakarta is rely on Pluit reservoir since many rivers flow to the reservoir.
Jakarta Provincial Government has taken over the reservoir management, but the maintenance is run by operator.
“Many pumps are auctioned directly with maintenance. But why operator is brave to sign the long-period maintenance,” he closed.
