Water Channel Arrangement in South Jakarta Intensified

October 13 2017 09:38 AM 1602
Reported by TP Moan Simanjuntak | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata

Entering rainy season, South Jakarta Water Resources Sub-dept. continues to conduct some efforts in minimizing inundation. Some of them are in form of mud dredging, sheet pile elevation, water channel repair and development

Arrangement is done to minimize inundation, especially during rainy season

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South Jakarta Water Resources Sub-dept. Head, Holi Susanto said water channel arrangement is carried out at flood-prone areas.

"Arrangement is done to minimize inundation, especially during rainy season," he expressed, Thursday (10/12).

He explained, his side is still focused on channel repair on Jalan Poltangan (Pasar Minggu) and Rawa Papan RPTRA (Ulujami). Additionally, his side also does channel development on Jala Damai, Jalan Kahfi II (Jagakarsa), Jalan Ampera Raya, Cilandak Timur, and in Gemilang Cipedak RPTRA (Pasar Minggu).

He added there are some rivers that still being dredged from mud. Those rivers are Swadarma River, Mampang River, Jelawe River and Bintaro Pesanggrahan River. As for the sheet pile elevation process, it is carried out in Permata Hijau (Grogol Utara), Leuser Park, Mampang River and Cabang Tengah Jagakarsa River.

"All will be done this month. It will take place 1-3 months," he finished.