Demolition and paving of sidewalks

Demolition and paving of sidewalks

From Merdeka

I am among the people who understand that each government
agency has its plan and budget. Therefore, I was not surprised
when I saw a recently paved sidewalk -- of course, after it had
been dug previously -- torn down again by another agency.

However, when excesses occur, it is hard to accept the
situation. I think the construction of the median on Jl. Raya
Bogor is one example of such excesses.

Imagine, the median had just been finished when -- egad! -- it
was taken apart for the installation of street lighting cables.
It was far too much! It was not only a waste of budget, but it
also caused traffic congestion, which would not have taken place
if the construction of the median and the installation of street
lamps had been done at the same time.

Another example is the installation of fences between the
river and the highway on Jl. Daan Mogot in West Jakarta. Although
the work had just been completed, the fences were removed for a
river dredging project.

The government agencies have their plans. They should
understand that the people also have their plans, for which an
efficient use of time is necessary. The intentional creation of
traffic congestion is, in my opinion, tantamount to an act of
crime, because it brings about losses to other people.

CHANDRA PRATAMA PUTRA

Jakarta