73 Illegal Buildings in Pulo Asem Utara Torn Down
Reported by Budhi Firmansyah Surapati | Translated by
As much as 73 illegal buildings along two kilometers on Pulo Asem Utara riverbank, Jati Urban Village, Pulogadung Sub-district, East Jakarta, were demolished by 20 Satpol PP personnel assisted with 64 Urban Village Infrastructure and Public Facility Handling (PPSU) officers.
Luckily most of the traders accepted our decision
The number of semi-permanent buildings which were owned by ornamental fish traders is getting rampant. Some of them used the building as residence.
Amirudin, Pulogadung Sub-district Satpol PP Head, the effort was aimed to stop the illegal building existence and to create clean environment.
9 Illegal Buildings in Mampang Prapatan Riverbank Torn Down"Socialization had been done before. Many of building owners also assisted us demolishing the building," he said.
Meanwhile, Dewi Purnamasari, Head of Jati Urban Village, admitted that her side had sent three warning letters. The last letter was sent on Monday (8/10) ago.
"Luckily most of the traders accepted our decision," she admitted.
