Collapsed Channel Repair in Makasar Reaches 30 Percent
Reported by Nurito | Translated by Rizky Mawardi
The repair of collapsed water channel on Jalan Sumur Jambu, RT 08/05, Makasar Urban Village, Makasar District, East Jakarta is being accelerated. At this moment, the progress reaches 30 percent.
targeted for completion by the end of this month
Head of Makasar District Water Resources Unit, Nurdin said the repair to the collapsed retaining wall, which affected five houses, began last Wednesday (11/5).
Water Channel on Jalan Bunga Dalam 2 Being Dredged"After inspecting the location, the adjacent water channel was also prone to collapse. That's why we're also making repairs to increase the water volume," he said, Tuesday (11/11).
According to him, the initial plan for the water channel to be repaired was only 16 meters long, but now there has been an increase to a total of 23 meters.
The water channel repairs are carried out using river stones with a thickness of 30 centimeters at the bottom and 20 centimeters at the top. The height of the retaining wall is adjusted to the existing ground conditions, estimated at around 80-120 centimeters.
"The work is targeted for completion by the end of this month," he added.
Meanwhile, Head of RT 08/05, Makasar Urban Village, Zulkilfli admitted residents appreciated the quick response of water channel repair.
"Hopefully the newly improved water channel will last longer," he hoped.
