New water channel starts to be built on Jalan Kalibata Timur IV, RT 10/08, Kalibata Urban Village, Pancoran, South Jakarta.

Kalibata Urban Village Head, Denny Isnandar mentioned, its building cost is Rp 100 million with support from one of BUMNs, PT. Rekayasa Industri's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

"This channel will have 870 meters length. U-ditch will be also installed in the size 30x40 centimeters," he informed, Monday (12/17).

It is done, because it is located in basin area, which is prone to inundation when the rain falls.

"Our target is to complete this channel in two weeks. We hope it can make Jalan Kalibata Timur IV becomes free from inundation," he said.

During construction, Jalan Kalibata Timur IV at RT 02 and RT 08, RW 10, is opened and closed in situational way.

"We will divert the traffic flows as needed," he added.