City government is about to normalize Krukut River in order to restore its width about 20 meters. It is also according to trace map from City Spatial Planning Dept.

I've done sweeping from Kemang XII until Petogongan where the river only leaves 4-5 meters width

Head of Jakarta Water Management Dept, Teguh Hendrawan disclosed, the river only has 4-5 meters. It is due to some buildings stood atop the river. 

"I've done sweeping from Kemang XII until Petogongan where the river only leaves 4-5 meters width. It will be restored as before in accordance with trace," he explained, Thursday (9/29).

He admitted, in that land, many citizens have land certificate. Later on, it will be seen again regarding building permit from each building.

"We'll see its building permit, because impossible built on the riverbank. Moreover its existence is rampant," he expressed. 

He added, each river has a border path so there will be distance between building and river.

"If the land is certified and fit, we will pay and give compensatio," he disclosed.