Trash Covered Connecting Channel on Jl Mangga Besar 3
Reported by Nurito | Translated by Trias Risangayu
The connecting channel (PHB) on Jl Mangga Besar 13 at RW 04, Mangga Dua Selatan, Sawah Besar, Central Jakarta covered by trash.
If it is neglected, riverwater can overflow to the roads
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observation on Thursday (8/20), trash covered the channel with 3 meters width. Trash stuck
under the bridge. The condition is getting worse by the black color of the
water and spread foul-smelling.
Sugeng (49), one of residents,
stated trash been piled up since last three months and there was no action by
related parties to clean that up.
“Residents feel worry as many trash
piled up. If it is neglected, riverwater can overflow to the roads,” he complaint.
Eventhough littering ban banner had
been installed, but residents remain dismissive. Not only local residents who commonly disposing trash at
night but also outsider residents.
Regarding the matter, Marsigit, Head of Central Jakarta Cleanliness Sub-Department
gives no response but he pledged to check the location,” he disclosed.
