Twelve dams in critical shape

Twelve dams in critical shape

JAKARTA: Twelve of the country's 60 largest dams are in
desperate need of repair, Director General for Irrigation
Soeparmono said Thursday.

"The 12 dams are in critical condition because they are old or
because of natural factors such as earthquakes. They need major
repairs soon," Soeparmono said after opening a seminar for World
Water Day.

He said the Jatiluhur dam in Purwakarta, West Java, was among
those in disrepair.

He said the dams should be checked every two years, but this
had not been done because of funding shortages. (swe)