Normalization towards connecting channel along Jalan Bekasi Barat I, Jatinegara, East Jakarta is still being planned. East Jakarta Bina Marga Sub-Department is also pessimistic could finish it this year.

The channel is normalized this year but I’m not sure it will be finished totally if use self-manage fund

"We will use heavy equipment if it needs so. The channel is normalized this year but I’m not sure it will be finished totally if use self-manage fund ," said Head of East Jakarta Bina Marga Sub-Department Ahmad Yazid Bustomi, Tuesday (11/10).

According to Bustomi, the normalization project this year predictably is only 800 m. But it is better than waiting it is programmed next year.

"We must move quickly, so it should be followed-up immediately," he uttered.

He acknowledged currently there has a team who is doing inventory and calculation for planning the normalization. "The team is going there. This afternoon, I get information to know the budget nominal required normalizing after demolishment. We're using self-manage fund," he acknowledged.