Jakarta Accelerates Ciliwung River Normalization to Combat Flooding

Comprehensive Flood Mitigation Efforts

The Jakarta government, under Governor Pramono Anung, has reaffirmed its commitment to continuing the Ciliwung River normalization project. The initiative includes a Rp 232 billion budget for land acquisition, marking a significant step in addressing the city's chronic flooding issues ³

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Scope of Normalization Works

The normalization project will cover 16 km of the Ciliwung River that remains unnormalized out of the total 33 km ²

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Source 1

https://finance.detik.com/infrastruktur/d-8221632/normalisasi-ciliwung-lanjut-tahun-depan-16-km-belum-tersentuh

. These rivers are identified as major contributors to Jakarta's flooding and subsequent traffic congestion.

Collaborative Efforts

The Jakarta government is working closely with the Ministry of Public Works (PU) to implement the project. While the Jakarta government is responsible for land acquisition, the Ministry of PU will handle the construction of the river embankments ²

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Source 3

https://finance.detik.com/infrastruktur/d-8221840/kemang-langganan-banjir-dki-bergerak-normalisasi-kali-krukut-1-3-km

. This collaboration is crucial for the project's success and timely completion.

Impact on Jakarta's Infrastructure

The normalization of these rivers is expected to significantly reduce flooding in Jakarta, particularly in high-risk areas like Kemang. By mitigating flood risks, the project will also help alleviate traffic congestion, which is often exacerbated by flood-related disruptions. Governor Pramono emphasized that the flooding in Jakarta has become increasingly problematic, with waters sometimes reaching the waist level of adults ¹

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Implementation Timeline

The project is set to continue into the next year, with land acquisition already underway. Governor Pramono expressed optimism that the project would gain momentum by early next year as both parties finalize their respective responsibilities ³

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