Astra's water pump<\/p>\n
From Republika<\/p>\n
The Sunter Agung district in North Jakarta, comprising 18 sub-
\ndistricts (RWs) has been fighting against floods for these past
\nfive years, not only in the rainy season, but every time there is
\nhigh tide. The North Jakarta area is estimated to be at 70 cms
\nbelow sea level by 2000.<\/p>\n
Five years ago the regional administration received aid in the
\nform of a water pump from PT Astra for the purpose of pumping
\nflood water in the Sunter Agung area. The administration through
\nits contractor installed the water pump worth billions of rupiah,
\nbut the pump did not function.<\/p>\n
The regional administration needs to give its attention to the
\nfact that the existing water pump does not well enough to solve
\nthe problem. Conditions are also getting worse in the vicinity of
\nthe Setneg Blok A complex. The construction of a flood gate on
\nthe Sunter river has not been completed though the work has been
\nin progress for over one year. Which side is to blame? The
\nregional administration that remains coy, the subdistrict
\n(kelurahan) that is indifferent or the undisciplined contractor?
\nIs the community to remain patient and resigned? But patience
\ndoes have its limits.<\/p>\n
Those in authority, do not ignore the trust given to you. Do
\nnot wait for bigger disasters. Your help then will come too late.<\/p>\n
EDDY YOEN<\/p>\n
North Jakarta<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/astras-water-pump-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }