SMAN 15 Tangerang Continues To Be Affected By Floods, Banten Provincial Government Considers Relocation

SERANG - The Banten Provincial Government has prepared a relocation option for SMAN 15 Tangerang City which is often affected by flooding. Banten Governor Andra Soni emphasized that this step was considered if school rehabilitation was not possible.

"If possible, schools will be rehabilitated. However, if technically it is not possible, there is a permanent relocation option in Periuk District, not far from the current location," Andra said as quoted by ANTARA, Friday, October 3.

Andra Soni visited the location of SMAN 15 Tangerang City, Thursday 2 October

He said relocation is one way to reduce risks that can have an impact on students and school buildings. One of them is the risk of construction failure," he said.

According to Andra, schools that stand in densely populated areas near Lake Situ Bulakan Periuk need special handling so that the teaching and learning process is not disturbed. We are reviewing to ensure that there must be action and efforts," he said.

Andra added that the Education and Culture Office will coordinate with various parties to follow up on handling options. He also appreciated the involvement of the city government in assisting the handling of the problem.

The head of SMAN 15 Tangerang City, Niniek Nurcahya, said that flooding had been a problem for a long time. If it's been flooded, it's been a long time. Five years ago, it had collapsed students," he explained.

Although puddles often only occur in the school yard, this condition still makes it difficult for students. "The main difficulty is on the way. Children are often hampered by flooding when going to school," said Niniek.

He said the flood height had reached 40 centimeters. However, the school still provides concessions for students. "We are flexible. If the flood season they are excited to come hard from home to school, we will still accept it," he said.