Project causes disturbance

Project causes disturbance

From Kompas

When we go along Jl. S. Parman heading for Grogol, West Jakarta, we can see a project billboard saying: Proyek Apartemen Tertinggi dan Shopping Center Terbesar di Asia Tenggara (The tallest apartment and largest shopping center project in Southeast Asia). Unfortunately, the implementation and management of the project is chaotic and technically disorderly, so that it disturbs the environment. The road is damaged, with cracks here and there, as it is frequently used by all kinds of heavy vehicles of the project, such as earth laden trucks, trailers, excavators, etc. The road was built a long time ago by Pondok Anggrek and RII/TVRI housing complexes, and so is not part of the project. This is a real nuisance to the residents who have to drive to and from the complex.

The road's surface is covered with earth which trucks keep dropping. When it rains the earth turns into mud and makes the road dirty and slippery. On warm days, however, the earth turns into dust that is blown into the air and makes breathing difficult.

JOHN LUWIHARTO

Jakarta