Construction Quality and Supervision Must Be Tightened for Mutiara Dam Repairs

Jakarta City Council's Vice Chairman, Wibi Andrino supports the swift action taken by the Jakarta Provincial Government through the Water Resources Agency in following up on information circulating on social media regarding the leaking embankment in the Mutiara Beach area, North Jakarta.

We need comprehensive mitigation

The Water Resources Agency has previously conducted surveys and mapping of coastal embankments, while prioritizing the planning and acceleration of the construction of Coastal Protection Embankments (NCICD) with higher elevations to protect the safety of residents and assets from the threat of tidal flooding and rising sea levels.

About 390 meters of the embankment have been completed, while another 530 meters are in the tender process to be completed by 2027.

Mutiara Beach Embankment Repairs Accelerated to Prevent Tidal Flooding

"The provincial government must ensure this step isn't just a fleeting response to a viral outbreak. We need comprehensive mitigation across the entire coastline," he said, Thursday (11/27).

He added that the City Council will request a complete report on the results of the survey and mapping of other embankments that have the potential to experience seepage or a decrease in elevation.

"Acceleration is important, but construction quality and supervision must be tightened," he added.

Wibi continued that Commission D will encourage routine inspections and accelerate the development of the NCICD so that North Jakarta has an optimal coastal protection system capable of ensuring the safety of its residents.

Meanwhile, Jakarta City Council's Commission D Member, Ida Mahmudah also appreciated the quick response of the Jakarta Provincial Government.

"The dam has been amended by the Provincial Government, meaning it is the responsibility of the Jakarta Provincial Government," she stated.

Ida hopes dam seepage due to tidal flooding can be handled immediately so that Jakarta is free from the potential for similar flooding in the future.

"Hopefully, this will be resolved soon. The agency must continue to respond quickly like this in the future," she said.