Jakarta DPRD Legislator Abdurrahman Suhaimi, visited a flood-prone location in RT 03/14, Duren Sawit Urban Village, Duren Sawit Sub-istrict, East Jakarta, Sunday (9/12).

Embung (artificial lake) must be developed here

At the location, he directly absorbed the aspirations of the residents and saw the efforts that had been made by the East Jakarta Water Resources (SDA) Sub-agency.

According to him, the potential for flood in the IKIP complex, RT 03/14, Duren Sawit Urban Village needs to be handled comprehensively, especially during high-intensity rains.

"This area is in a basin area so it needs optimal handling as a long-term solution," he expressed, in a written statement.

He explained that the prevention of flood is a priority for residents' needs. Thus, the development carried out must also pay attention to environmental aspects.

"Embung (artificial lake) must be developed here. It can be equipped with a jogging track and a children's playground," he continued.

Therefore, his party would first confirm the land related to the high aspirations of the residents. So, the Jakarta government can immediately intervene in budgeting.

"I will make sure first whether it has become the land for social and public facilities belonging to the government or not. I'll check it again related with a hand-over dossier from the developer. Don't let there be claims from certain parties outside the provisions," he stressed.

RT 03/14, Duren Sawit Urban Village Resident, Khaerul admitted that the jogging track construction was not carried out by the government, as there was no project information board during the work.

"Most residents are very disappointed, it is very likely that the construction will be built without an Amdal study. This is because the flood seems to be getting worse after the construction of the jogging track. Moreover, the construction of drainage and increasing the capacity of water channels in the surrounding area have not been completed," he stated.