Channel Normalization at Gang Pertamina Reaches 50 Percent
Reported by Anita Karyati | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
The progress of normalizing water channels on Jalan Gang Pertamina, RT 02 RW 06, Marunda Urban Village, which has been conducted by the Cilincing Sub-district Water Resources (SDA) Unit, since June 20, has now reached 50 percent. It is targeted to be completed next week.
It is targeted for completion next week
According to him, Nandi Yantoro, Field Coordinator of the Cilincing Sub-district SDA Executing Unit, the normalization was taken, because of damaged and collapsed sheet piles. As a result, the water could not flow smoothly.
As the initial step, personnel drilled channels for installing formwork to adjust the sheet pile formation and make construction easier.
This Week, Channel Normalization on Jalan Pintu Besi I Completed"It is targeted for completion next week," he explained, Monday (7/1).
He added the channel which has a width of 40 centimeters and 70 centimeters high would be installed with a plate cover for neatness and cleanliness.
"We send five personnel to normalize the channel manually," he added.
One of the residents in RW 06 Marunda Urban Village, Mahesa (37) admitted that the channel often had blockages, thus the water flow did not work normally.
"It aims to create a sense of safety and comfort when it rains," he stated.