Damaged road in Rempoa

Damaged road in Rempoa

From Neraca

I am depressed to see the condition of the roads in Rempoa.
The stretch running from Rempoa to Bintaro has never been
properly repaired. The street has eroded at the sides and is full
of hastily covered potholes.

The road has become even worse from former diggings of the
city water company, who has perfunctorily covered excavations
with clay. When it rains, the clay turns to mud.

The road was formerly a village road, which became an
alternative shortcut for Ciputat residents traveling to Kebayoran
Lama. The increased number of people staying in Ciputat and
Rempoa have made a popular alternative of the Rempoa road to beat
traveling time.

However, the Tangerang regional office has never paid
attention to the condition of the road, which borders Jakarta.
The office simply ignores damaged roads, placing the blame on the
Jakarta administration. On their part, Jakarta administrators are
reluctant to do repairs because it regards roads outside
Jakarta's boundaries.

What can be done to attract the regional authorities'
attention to our plight? Now that we are celebrating 50 years of
independence, is Rempoa Raya not entitled to its share of road
repairs ?

MRS. TETTY SIMANJUNTAK

Rempoa, South Jakarta