Cilincing Sub-district's Water Resource Implementer Unit, North Jakarta, is constructing water channel at RW 10 of Kebon Baru Metros, Semper Barat Urban Village, Cilincing Sub-district, North Jakarta.

to add the channel capacity

Nandi Yantoro, the Coordinator, said the construction is aimed to replace existing pipe channel.

"The construction also responses local resident's request to add the channel capacity," he said, Wednesday (1/17).

According to him, the construction has been started since January 15, 2024 and is targeted to complete in 45 days. 

"The channel depth will be 45 centimeters with 40 meters of lenght," he added.

Meanwhile, RW 10 Head, Epriyanto, admitted the area was often inundated during heavy rain. That is why new channel is needed.

"I sent report since early January. A week later, there was personnel checked the location. Now the construction is already running," he stated.

He thanked and appreciated the North Jakarta Water Resources Sub-agency for responding the report fast.

"It is hoped the channel will eliminate inundation. We also appeal local resident to take care the channel well," he closed.