Clean river project

Clean river project

From Tiras

As a lover of a clean environment, I am delighted to know the clean river project for the 1995/1996 period will focus on making the 13 larger rivers passing through Jakarta as clean as they were in the "Betawi" days. In this relation, all parties should give their support.

As we know, all rivers in Jakarta are in an alarming condition. Imagine, Ciliwung River, which was once the pride of the Betawi people as a means of transportation and, at the same time, a tourist attraction, now looks awful and is smelly as a result of wastes from industries, hotels, restaurants, hospitals and houses.

To ensure the success of the clean river project, I would like to suggest that the people in charge be equipped with a motorized boat. The river can also be used for transportation to ease the congestion on land, which will at the same time serve as a tourist attraction. The ministers of transportation, tourism, post and telecommunications, and environment could jointly consider the matter.

ERWIN

Jakarta