Flood Mitigation, 34 Biopori Holes Being Built on Harapan Island
Reported by Anita Karyati | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
Around 34 biopori' (mini water catchment) holes are being built on Harapan Island, North Seribu Islands.
This year, we will have 34 biopori holes in flood-prone areas
Seribu Islands Water Resources (SDA) Sub-agency Head, Hendri said biopori holes are very important to preserve groundwater and prevent stagnation when it rains.
"This year, we will have 34 biopori holes in flood-prone areas on Harapan Island," he expressed, Tuesday (5/30).
Biopori Holes in Jakarta will Be IntensifiedHe explained it has been ongoing since Monday (5/15). Thus far, as many as 28 points had been made in RT 04 and 06)RW 01 Pari Island.
Each hole are built with a depth of 35 cm using four-inch pipe.
"The work involves four workers and is expected to be completes by the end of this month," he stated.
RW 01 Chairman, Harapan Island, Shobri admitted biopori holes are believed to reduce flooding in the surrounding area.
"Biopori is made to follow up on residents's aspirations in Musrenbang," he said.
