Until now, North Jakarta Bina Marga Sub-dept. budget absorption has reached Rp 71.8 billion or 24 percent from total budget Rp 299.6 billion. Low budget absorption is caused by many contractors have not requested billing.

Many constructions have been done but the contractors have not requested billing

"Many constructions have been done but the contractors have not requested billing. Absorption number will increase after billing," said Yunaldi, Head of North Jakarta Bina Marga Sub-dept., Wednesday (10/25).

His side targets to reach 90 percent for budget absorption by the end of this year.

According to him, Rp 299.6 billion total budget is allocated for six purposes. There are road and bridge construction, maintenance, and public facilities and infrastructures improvement.

"Besides that, there are also development and office management program and public work official vehicles," he closed.