City Soon to Discuss Impact on Kuningan LRT Project
Reported by Aldi Geri Lumban Tobing | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
We're supporting to connect LRT with all transportation modes, including all national projects
Jakarta Provincial Government is about to discuss the impact on development of Light Rail Transit (LRT) on Jalan HR Rasuna Said, Kuningan, South Jakarta.
According to schedule, sooner or later, the meeting will be held between the project contractor with related SKPDs such as Bina Marga Dept., Forestry Dept. and Water Resources Dept.
Traffic Engineering Prepared on Jalan Rasuna Said During LRT ProjectCity Secretary, Saefullah expressed material discussion is about drainage, park and road that will be affected by the LRT project.
"I want Mr. Gamal Sinurat (Assistant for Development and Environment) to invite its central agencies soon," he stated, Monday (8/7).
Besides drainage, the existence of tree or park on median road affected by LRT should also be of special concern. In case of logging, it should be done according to the rules.
"Tree logging needs permission of Jakarta Provincial Government. I want Forestry Dept. Head to record trees that will be logged, to find out how the billing will be paid to replace these trees," he expressed.
He added the city fully supports the strategic project of mass transportation mode.
"We're supporting to connect LRT with all transportation modes, including all national projects," he closed.
