Tunnels built to ward off floods

Fri, 04 Feb 2000, 00:00 WIB | Source: JP

BOGOR (JP): The local administration will build two drainage
tunnels connecting the two biggest rivers in West Java, the
Ciliwung and Cisadane, in an attempt to solve perennial flooding.

"The tunnels, each eight meters in diameter and one kilometer
in length, are aimed at channeling water from the two rivers,
especially during the rainy season," Bogor city secretary Itoc
Tochija said on Tuesday.

"The work was supposed to begin in January, but I don't know
why it's been delayed."

Itoc said residents of land designated for the project would
be gradually relocated.

"We were offered this project by the central government. I
think it's good for the city as we will be able to prevent huge
floods," he said. (24/edt)

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