Lapangan Banteng Revitalization Begins
Reported by Jhon Syah Putra Kaban | Translated by
Jakarta Acting Governor, Sumarsono, Friday (3/17), inaugurating the revitalization of Lapangan Banteng area, Central Jakarta. It is hoped could be finished in the upcoming December.
Revitalization is carried out, because Lapangan Banteng is one of historical sites. It's not only Jakarta, but also Indonesia
"Revitalization is carried out, because Lapangan Banteng is one of historical sites. Not only Jakarta, but also Indonesia," he expressed.
Next Week, Lapangan Banteng RevitalizedThe man who popularly called as Soni disclosed it would be divided into three zones. They are fence installation, sport field construction, monument repair and park construction.
"Fund for revitalization is taken from compensation to increase its building's floor coefficient (KLB)," he stated.
Jakarta Forestry Dept. Head, Djafar Muchlisin added, since 1982, Jakarta Provincial Government has been managing the Lapangan Benteng. Through revitalization, it is hoped able to revive the function and the meaning of cultural heritage as a tourist destination.
"Our duty is to raise the historical value and becomes a tourist destination," he disclosed.
