DKI Provincial Government Prepares IDR 232 Billion For The 2026 Ciliwung River Normalization Project

JAKARTA - DKI Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung ensured that the Ciliwung River normalization project would be carried out again starting in 2026. The DKI Provincial Government has prepared a budget of IDR 232 billion for land acquisition in two urban villages.

Pramono said land acquisition had started and would be prioritized in Cililitan and Pangadegan sub-districts. A total of 37 fields in Cililitan and 54 fields in Pangadegan are targeted to be worked on next year.

"There are two urban villages, the first is Cililitan. There are 37 plots of Cililitan, which are budgeted for IDR 111 billion. Then there are 54 fields in Pangadegan Village, the budget allocated is approximately IDR 121 billion," Pramono said in his remarks at the opening of the 80th Public Works Service Day (PU) series on the banks of the Ciliwung River, Jakarta, Friday, November 21.

"So, we will do these two urban villages for Ciliwung normalization," he continued.

On that occasion, Pramono also emphasized that the normalization of Ciliwung is one of the key efforts to reduce the risk of flooding, especially entering the peak of the rainy season which is predicted to occur until February 2026.

Not only Ciliwung, the DKI Provincial Government will also clean and normalize the 1.3 kilometer Krukut River to overcome flooding in the Kemang area and its surroundings.

"At the same time, we will also normalize Krukut River because these two rivers have contributed to congestion in Jakarta," he said.

Meanwhile, the Minister of Public Works (PU) Dody Hanggodo also appreciated Pramono's steps which were considered proactive in handling rivers in the capital city. According to him, the success of normalization will be greatly determined by regional support in land supply.

"What the Governor has done is very, very good. If we need support from us, God willing, we will fully support it," said Dody.