Pramono Ensures KLB Fund Use is Transparent
Reported by Dessy Suciati | Translated by Rizky Mawardi
Jakarta Governor, Pramono Anung is committed to remain transparent regarding the use of compensation funds for increasing the Building Floor Coefficient (KLB) in Jakarta. He stated that all administrative processes related to KLB will be accelerated.
"Saya ingin transparan, terbuka,"
"I say that everything related to KLB must be transparent. Jakarta needs to be more open with the administration. So it will be accelerated too," Pramono said, Monday (4/14).
Three South Jakarta Parks Set for Revitalization and 24-Hour OperationPramono ensures all funds obtained from the KLB will be fully used for the benefit of Jakarta residents. Including the KLB funds that were recently signed.
Pramono explained KLB funds to be used for the development of transit-oriented areas (TOD) in strategic locations such as the HI Roundabout and Blok M. Then to increase green open spaces in Jakarta through the development of city parks.
Previously, Pramono stated Jakarta Provincial Government will revitalize several parks in South Jakarta, namely Ayodia Park, Langsat Park, and Leuser Park. The revitalization process for those three parks will use compensation fund of KLB.
"KLB fund is ready. I hope the revitalization can start this mid year," he stated.
Revitalization is run to facilitate residents maximally. Moreover, Pramono wants those three parks to be used as supporting office of ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta.
"As the long-term plan, the parks to be the capital of ASEAN. So we do this? It is because the area was not used maximally," he said.
