Villagers protest steam power project

Villagers protest steam power project

JEPARA, Central Java: Hundreds of people in Tubanan village
have protested the damage to their property by the transportation
of building materials to Tanjungjati B steam power plant.

The villagers rallied in the street and erected roadblocks,
stopping access to the project site.

The villagers, who staged a similar protest Tuesday, claimed
the heavy vehicles seriously damaged roads in their neighborhood
and cracked their brick walls.

"The trucks have caused extensive damage to the roads and
citizens' property since the project began on Nov. 19 last year,"
said village chief Kasmin.

The residents have demanded compensation from contractor PT
Copa Indonesia for the damage.

Kasmin said the citizens would not stop protesting until their
demand was met. (har)