The water channel normalization on Jalan Petojo Barat II Dalam RW 04, Petojo Utara, Gambir, Central Jakarta, which has been underway since early September, is targeted for completion in mid-November.

Head Section of Drainage Maintenance for East Jakarta Water Resource Sub-agency, Citin Indriati, said the normalization of the 164-meter-long canal is a follow-up to residents' proposals submitted in the Musrenbang 2026.

She added that the channel normalization is involving 10 blue troop personnel, starting with the management of 40 centimeters of mud sediment.

"The water channel is widened using u-ditch concrete measuring 60 x 90 centimeters," she said.

She explained that the realization of channel normalization has currently reached 150 meters or around 91 percent.

"The repair of the water channel is targeted for completion on November 15 and is expected to overcome flooding when it rains," she explained.

A resident of Jalan Petojo Barat II Dalam, Sutejo (35) appreciates the normalization of the water channels that has been carried out by the Central Jakarta Water Resources Sub-agency.

"We no longer worry about flooding because the channels have a greater capacity to drain rainwater," he admitted.