Kramat Jati Managed Site Renovation for Street Vendor Relocation Reaches 85 Percent
The renovation of the Kramat Jati Managed Site (Lokbin) on Jalan Raya Bogor, Kramat Jati, East Jakarta, intended for the relocation of 193 street vendors—specifically fish traders—has reached 85 per cent.
“The renovation has reached 85 per cent. We are now in the finishing stages, including the installation of lights and repairs to toilet doors. Everything else is ready,” said the Mayor of East Jakarta, Munjirin, in Jakarta on Monday.
Munjirin stated that his office and relevant agencies inspected the Kramat Jati Managed Site on Sunday (30/8) evening. This inspection was conducted to ensure readiness before the site is officially inaugurated by the Governor of Jakarta, Pramono Anung, on Tuesday (1/9).
Munjirin explained that the renovation is targeted for completion this Monday, covering tasks such as the installation of lighting and public toilet doors. This is crucial as fish, shellfish, crab, and other seafood traders mostly operate at night and require sufficient lighting.
“This managed site is intended to accommodate 193 fish traders and similar vendors who previously sold on the pavements in front of the Kramat Jati Market,” said Munjirin.
Munjirin confirmed that fish traders are no longer selling on the pavements as the renovation is set to conclude today.
Meanwhile, the Head of the East Jakarta Industry, Trade, Cooperatives, Small and Medium Enterprises (PPKUKM) Sub-department, Andi Ahmad Refi, added that his department and all relevant units have collaborated on the Kramat Jati Managed Site renovation over the past week. In fact, the renovation activities involved hundreds of joint personnel on Saturday (29/8).
“The renovation included trader data collection, kiosk clearing, waste cleaning, pavement arrangement, area spraying, drain cleaning, waste removal, painting of road median railings, and the construction of new pavements,” explained Refi.
The renovation involved approximately 100 joint personnel, ranging from sub-district/district officials, PPSU, Public Works Task Force, Environmental Agency, Fire and Rescue, Civil Service Police Unit (Satpol PP), Transport Sub-department, PPKUKM, and others.
The Public Works unit handled infrastructure improvements, including painting road median railings and constructing new pavements, while the Environmental Sub-department managed the removal of waste generated from the community service activities.
“It was recorded that the volume of waste successfully cleared was approximately 12 cubic metres, or about 4–5 tonnes,” said Refi.
Furthermore, the Fire and Rescue Sub-department carried out spraying of dirty areas and cleaning of clogged drains, ensuring the environment of the managed site area becomes cleaner and more organised. The Kramat Jati District Satpol PP provided security and maintained order during the community service and area renovation activities. Meanwhile, the Transport Sub-department assisted in traffic management around the site to ensure smooth vehicle flow and the safety of road users during the operations.