Basuki: Ciliwung Waterway Can Reduce Flood
access_time November 12 2015 12:14 PM remove_red_eye 2028
Reported by Andry | Translated by
Reported by Andry | Translated by
Jakarta Governor, Basuki “Ahok” T Purnama is optimistic the waterway project of Ciliwung River that being conducted will bring significant impact to reduce flood in the upcoming 2017.
Indeed, we can't see and feel the impact now, it will be realized in 2017
“Indeed, we can't see and feel the impact now, it will be realized in 2017,” he said, at City Hall, Wednseday (11/11).
Ahok Waits BBWSCC's Promise Repairing Water Gate 10Ahok continued because of it is still being conducted, the project that started from Bidara Cina until East Flood Canal (BKT), it is not yet able to reduce water debit from upstream of the river.
“It is not yet helping us reducing water debit,” he uttered.
Based on Ciliwung-Cisadane Flood Control Office (BBWSCC)'s data, the waterway could suck up 60 meters cubic of water per second.
“The project is keep ongoing without any problem,” he closed.
