MRT Jakarta: Phase 2 Work is Conducted Professionally and Structured
Reported by Wuri Setyaningsih | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
PT MRT Jakarta commences construction of phase 2 of the Jakarta MRT project last month, after being delayed for months due to COVID-19 crisis. Based on the latest information, it will consist of two project packages, Phase 2A, which covers the route from HI area to Kota and Phase 2B from Kota to Ancol Barat.
This is proof of our seriousness to preserve the environment
To optimize its construction, they have invited media to jointly conduct monitoring from the front of Sari Pan Pacific Hotel on Jalan MH Thamrin to Monas area on the west side. It also demonstrates that Phase II procedures are carried out in a professional and structured. In this occasion, they intend to show how to excavate the soil to move the trees to the side of Jalan MH Thamrin towards Monas, which will be used as a road.
"In the front of the hotel, we want to widen the road considering there will be drilling on the middle side of the road to be connected to the HI station. We have already made the box at the location," expressed PT MRT Jakarta President Director, William Sabandar, Tuesday (8/11).
COVID-19 Affects MRT Phase 2 Construction ProcessHe expressed that the contractor also demonstrated the process of removing and planting trees from the west side to the south side of Monas.
PT MRT Jakarta President Commissioner Muhammad Syaugi added everything was done transparently and realistically.
"This is proof of our seriousness to preserve the environment. To prevent unwanted things, we also already have anticipation according to the procedure, surely we are professional," he stressed.
His party also had showed a master plan for the work of Monas Station, which still pays attention to environmental sustainability and greening.
