Taman Ria Remaja to be renovated

Taman Ria Remaja to be renovated

JAKARTA (JP): Private developer PT Ariobimo Perkasa in cooperation with the Ria Pembangunan organization will renovate Taman Ria Remaja in Central Jakarta into a modern recreation center.

An agreement for the renovation was signed on Wednesday by Mrs. Try Sutrisno, wife of the Vice President, on her capacity as the vice chairperson of Ria Pembangunan, Mrs. Ali Moertopo, wife of the late Minister of Information, as the chairperson of the project, and for Syarif C. Sutardjo, president of PT Ariobimo.

Under the agreement, PT Ariobimo is allowed to manage the recreation center for 20 years, Antara reported.

In her speech at the signing ceremony, Mrs. Try Sutrisno hailed the renovation plan as another recreation facility for Jakartans.

She urged the developer to maintain the environmental conditions in Taman Ria and to abide by the existing regulations during the renovation works.

Mrs. Ali Moertopo promised that the renovation works will not change the condition of the parks, which cover about 10 hectares, and the existing man-made lake.

Syarif C. Sutardjo said that the renovation project is scheduled to start next July and be completed in 18 months.

The project will be equipped with various playgrounds, restaurants and fishing centers. (hhr)