The arrangement of Lautze connecting channel banks on Jalan Lautze Dalam, RT 09 and RT 12 RW 07, Kartini Urban Village, Sawah Besar, Central Jakarta, is now reaching 85 percent. It is targeted to complete in two weeks.

This land has been neglected for decades

Kartini Urban Village Head, Ati Mediana, said this arrangement is the first arrangement for prime area in 2024. The arrangement also involves several related regional units.

"This land has been neglected for decades. Apart from being a location for dumping rubbish, it is also often used as an illegal parking area," she said, Wednesday (4/17).

Ati explained that the arrangement on both sides of the Phb Lautze Channel had been carried out since last February. The work includes repairing bridge railings, reforestation, making murals, gates, vertical gardens and repairing sheet piles.

Her side deploys 12-13 PPSU personnel to arrange plants, make murals, and gate. While the vertical garden is arranged by Central Jakarta City Park and Forestry Sub-agency, and sheet piles improvement is conducted by Central Jakarta Water Resource Sub-agency.

"Now the land has been used by residents. This location has now become a favorite area for residents to relax in the afternoon. The area is also equipped with wifi connection," she added.

Urip, RW 07 Head, Kartini Urban Village, appreciated the work that is being run. Residents now can enjoy the site especially in the afternoon.

"We'll maintain the condition together with the residents," he admitted.