City Optimizes Channel on Jalan Sabang to Reduce Flood Risks
Reported by Budhi Firmansyah Surapati | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
The Central Jakarta Water Resources (SDA) and Bina Marga Sub-agency is optimizing the channel on Jalan H Agus Salim RW 01, Kebon Sirih Urban Village, Menteng. It is targeted to be completed by the end of December.
Jalan Sabang is a business area. That's why, we try to anticipate flooding
Kebon Sirih Urban Village Head, Heru Tri Prasetyo stated the optimization was conducted by repairing storm drains and draining channel which aimed to minimize flooding on Jalan Sabang during the rainy season.
"This is done, as Jalan Sabang is a business area," he expressed, Thursday (12/12).
Plaster in Pasar Rebo Repaired to Anticipate LandslideKebon Sirih Urban Village Economy and Development Section Head, M Faturohman explained the work has been ongoing since Tuesday (12/10). Every day, six personnel are sent to repair storm drains along the road.
Then crossing draining was focused on the intersection with Jalan KH Wahid Hasyim, Wednesday (12/11). All targeted to be completed in two weeks.
"Thus far, eight storm drains have been handled. We'll try to finish all before the end of this year," he closed.
