Dredging Work in Cipinang River Stopped Temporarily
Reported by Nurito | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
Due to high water debit at the river, the dredging work in Cipinang River, Halim Perdanakusuma, Makasar, East Jakarta had to be stopped temporarily
Water debit in Cipinang is high. So we had to stop dredging temporarily to avoid unwanted thing
"Water debit in Cipinang is high. So we had to stop dredging temporarily to avoid unwanted things," disclosed Bambang Musyawardana, Mayor of East Jakarta, Monday (9/19).
According to him, such dredging is to overcome inundation in residential nearby the riverbank, especially citizens living in Halim Perdanakusuma area.
Cipinang River Plastering Disturbed by Settlement"As long as heavy equipment can enter, it can be done while awaiting land acquisition process," he expressed.
Separately, Section Head of River and Beach for Jakarta Water Management System, Maryana stated that dredging in Halim Perdanakusuma is not his responsibility.
"Perhaps it's East Jakarta Water Management Sub-dept," he stressed.
Meanwhile, East Jakarta Water Management Sub-dept Head, Ahmad Yazied Bustomi could not be confirmed, either from cell phone or short message.