Jakarta Puts Cakung Lama and Ciliwung Restoration on the Front Burner
Reported by Dessy Suciati | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
Jakarta is fast-tracking flood mitigation for the Cakung Lama and Ciliwung rivers as heavy rains continue to hit the capital.
Our concentration is now laser-focused on restoring the Cakung Lama and Ciliwung rivers
Governor Pramono Anung stated Friday (1/30) that because the Krukut River was not affected by recent floods, the city is clearing the way to focus entirely on these two critical projects.
"Our concentration is now laser-focused on restoring the Cakung Lama and Ciliwung rivers immediately," he said.
North Jakarta Bolsters Water Management to Prevent FloodingThe high-level meeting also finalized plans to construct levees in areas slated for river restoration.
According to Pramono, the Ministry of Public Works will handle the Ciliwung River embankments, while the Jakarta Provincial Government will oversee the Cakung Lama restoration project.
The budget for the Cakung Lama project—including restoration and land acquisition—is estimated at Rp 132 billion (approx. $8.4 million).
"This will be a top priority within our medium-term flood management strategy," he stated.
Dalam rapat terbatas tersebut juga telah diputuskan wilayah-wilayah terdampak normalisasi sungai untuk segera dilakukan pembangunan tanggul.
Menurut Pramono, pembangunan tanggul di Sungai Ciliwung akan dilaksanakan oleh Kementerian Pekerjaan Umum. Sementara proyek normalisasi di Kali Cakung Lama dilakukan oleh Pemprov Jakarta.
Ia juga menyebut, kebutuhan anggaran normalisasi dan pembebasan lahan di Kali Cakung Lama sendiri diperkirakan mencapai Rp132 M.
"Dan itu akan menjadi prioritas kami dalam rangka penanganan untuk banjir jangka menengah tadi," tandasnya.
