Build A Transport Hub In Dukuh Atas, Anies: We Hope For A New Atmosphere Change

JAKARTA - DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan inaugurated the declaration of the construction of a transportation hub (transport hub) Simpang Temu Dukuh Atas, which is located on the land of the former Blora Market, Menteng, Central Jakarta.

"This point in the Dukuh Atas area is the first area where we will carry out development with a transit-oriented concept," Anies said at the location, Wednesday, October 13.

The Dukuh Atas Intersection is a space for community activities ranging from pedestrians, bicycle users, to public spaces. In this location, an 11-storey building will also be built that can be filled with offices and shops.

"We expect a new atmosphere change, where the construction of Simpang Temu which consists of 2 basements and 11 floors, has a mixed use function. In this case it can be used as an office, retail and transit plaza in the form of drop-on/drop-off Transjakarta and motorcycle taxis. online, as well as plans for the next stage to be connected to Sudirman KCI Station," said Anies.

Anies considers that the construction of the Dukuh Atas Intersection can be a momentum for changes in Jakarta's transportation system, from car oriented to public transport oriented.

"The development of this area is expected to reflect a future orientation, which is expected to be a trigger for urban regeneration, so that Jakarta is on par with other big cities in the world and as the embodiment of a liveable city," said Governor Anies.

Anies hopes that by using an integrated public transportation approach, Jakarta residents will have easy access to transportation both in terms of facilities and costs.

"So, the city of Jakarta can be more environmentally friendly because pollution is reduced. We also see public facilities that are optimally utilized, and families in Jakarta whose mobilization is lower," said Anies.

For information, the construction process is planned to start in October 2021 and is targeted for completion in April 2023.

The Simpang Temu Dukuh Atas will be built on a land area of 3,129 square meters based on the land certificate, which will be used for the construction of approximately 2,445 square meters on Perumda Pasar Jaya land. Then, PT MRT Jakarta will carry out a land lease scheme.