Post-Demolishment, Grogol River Dirtied by Trashes
Reported by Devi Lusianawati | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
The condition of Grogol River which located in Palmerah Urban Village, Palmerah, West Jakarta, is worrying, or dirtied with trash and building debris. It happens after officers tore down 113 illegal buildings in such areas on Tuesday (9/16).
I will do cleaning soon. And now I'm coordinating with the Palmerah Sub-District Health Section and West Jakarta Cleanliness Sub-Department
Based on beritajakarta.com observations, Thursday (9/18), the Grogol River is strewn with wood pieces, household goods, and other building materials. Not only that, there are also pieces of fallen trees around the river, causing river water that has been turned into a muddy color cannot flow smoothly.
When being confirmed on this matter, Deputy Head of Jakarta Cleanliness Sub-Department, Isnawa Adji disclosed he already know the existence of the trashes in the river. "I will do cleaning soon. And now I'm coordinating with the Palmerah Sub-District Health Section and West Jakarta Cleanliness Sub-Department," he expressed.
Maja River in Pegadungan Strewn with Water Hyacinth and MudHe explained, according to new policy, the cleanliness of river and dam in the capital is currently the authority of Jakarta Cleanliness Department. To monitor employee performance, he uses social media 'twitter'. Thus, residents can directly monitor and report related to cleanliness in Jakarta.
"Those who want to cast complaint about cleanliness problem in their residential, send it via twitter @kebersihanDKI. They can also monitor my subordinates' work," he uttered.
