Cipinang River Plastering Disturbed by Settlement
Reported by Jhon Syah Putra Kaban | Translated by Rizky Mawardi
East Jakarta Mayor, Bambang Musyawardana said flood occurs at Jalan Raya Ciracas is caused by the overflow of Cipinang River.
River position is higher compared to the road
He requests Jakarta Dept. of Water Management to accelerate the plastering project for Cipinang river.
“River position is higher compared to the road,” he said, Monday (7/18).
Pasadena Connecting Channel PlasteredHis side also hopes Kampung Rambutan reservoir project could be accelerated. It is aimed to flow the river water into the reservoir to reduce the flood impact.
Responding this matter, Jakarta Head Dept. of Water Management, Teguh Hendrawan stated the plastering is difficult to be run. There are too many permanent houses near the site.
“Central government is ready to assist, but we can not deploy the heavy equipments because of the buildings,” he stated.
Kampung Rambutan reservoir, he continued, has been run since two months ago. The project is accelerated in stages based on land buying process.
