Polder Daan Mogot Project Continues, Pramono Claims to Reduce Flood Risk

JAKARTA - DKI Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung reviewed the construction of the Daan Mogot polder system and pump house, West Jakarta. This project is part of the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government's efforts to address the flooding problem that often hits the area, especially during high-intensity rain.

Pramono emphasized that the construction of polders and pumping houses was not merely an infrastructure project, but was directed to have a direct impact on the surrounding residents who had been affected by flooding.

"The construction of the polder system and the pump house in Daan Mogot is our concrete step in overcoming the flooding problem that has occurred so far. We want to ensure that the system that is built really works optimally and has a direct impact on reducing puddles," said Pramono at the location, Tuesday, February 3.

The construction is carried out at four points along Jalan Daan Mogot, precisely in the Kedaung Kali Angke and Cengkareng Timur Kelurahan areas, Cengkareng District. This area is known as one of the vulnerable points of flooding in West Jakarta, especially on the north side of the road.

According to Pramono, this condition is the main reason why the Daan Mogot area is included in the priority of flood handling through the construction of pump houses and supporting channels.

"The area along Jalan Daan Mogot, especially the north side of the road, is a priority because it often experiences puddles. Therefore, the construction of pump houses and supporting channels is focused on protecting residential areas and infrastructure in this area," he said.

"The presence of the Daan Mogot Pump is expected to be able to reduce the pressure on other polders so that flood handling in West Jakarta becomes more effective," he added.

The DKI Provincial Government has prepared a pump capacity with a total discharge of 11.5 cubic meters per second. This capacity comes from a number of pump houses, including Depag Pump, Daan Mogot KM 13 Pump, Daan Mogot KM 13A Pump, and Daan Mogot KM 13B Pump.

Pramono hopes that this capacity will be able to accelerate the receding of puddles during heavy rains and reduce the risk of flooding in the area around Daan Mogot.

"With a total capacity of 11.5 cubic meters per second, we hope that the water can be immediately pumped out when it rains heavily. This capacity is designed to accelerate the receding of puddles and reduce the risk of flooding in the surrounding area," he said.

In addition to the pump house, the DKI Provincial Government has also built supporting channels to optimize the performance of the polder system. The channels include the Gendong Channel on the north and south sides with a length of about two kilometers each, as well as a crossing channel on Jalan Raya Daan Mogot.

"This support channel plays an important role in directing the flow of water to the pump house. With an interconnected and integrated flow system, water from the puddle points can be handled faster and more efficiently," explained Pramono.

Pramono added that the construction of the Daan Mogot polder system is expected to reduce the load of water discharge on the Cengkareng Polder System and the Kapuk Poglar Polder. In that way, the storage capacity in both systems can be used more optimally.

"We hope that through this handling, the flood problem in the Daan Mogot KM 13 area can be resolved. In addition, the construction that has not been completed since 2022 will be completed soon, including the arrangement of the KM 13 area," he added.