Pondok Labu Reservoir Construction Costs Rp63.87 Billion

The construction of the Pondok Labu Reservoir, or Bango Reservoir, in Cilandak, South Jakarta, is costing Rp63.87 billion, excluding Value Added Tax (VAT).

“The budget for the construction of the Pondok Labu Reservoir is Rp63,874,487,924.681 plus VAT,” said Puryanto Palebangan, Head of the Drainage Sub-group of the Flood Control and Drainage Division of the Jakarta Provincial Water Resources Agency (SDA), when contacted in Jakarta on Wednesday.

Puryanto stated that the construction of the reservoir has currently reached 30.264 per cent and is targeted for completion in December 2026. The development of the Bango Reservoir covers an area of approximately 13,266 square metres.

Meanwhile, the South Jakarta Water Resources Agency confirmed that the Bango Reservoir is still in the construction phase. This statement follows reports suggesting that the reservoir had breached after heavy rain hit the surrounding area.

“Bango Reservoir appears to be undergoing official works. Yes, it is undergoing revitalisation; the reservoir construction is indeed ongoing,” said Junjung Paulus, Head of the Maintenance Section of the South Jakarta Water Resources Agency.

Information regarding the condition of the reservoir emerged after several residential areas on Jalan Bango 4 were flooded during rain on Wednesday (30/9).

A resident of RT 9, named Oji, stated that flooding affected at least four residential units (RT), namely RT 9, RT 10, RT 11, and RT 14. The water level reportedly reached approximately 60 centimetres, or knee-high for an adult.

According to Oji, residents suspect the flooding is related to river water entering through a diversion under the bridge and a pumping system that has not been functioning at maximum capacity during the construction period. He expressed hope that the project managers would provide an explanation regarding operational procedures during construction to ensure that work can continue without impacting local residents.