JAKARTA - The cultural heritage of the Three Tunnel Train bridge was found in an unkempt condition. The object of cultural heritage is located on Jalan Bunga I, precisely next to the localization of Mount Antang, Palmeriam Village, Matraman District, East Jakarta.
It is known, the bridge was built in 1917. Unfortunately, the location of the three tunnel bridge is close to the localization of Mount Antang, which is known as a place for prostitution and gambling.
The East Jakarta Culture Service Sub-dept. confirmed that the location of the Three Tunnel Train Bridge cultural heritage is close to the localization of Mount Antang.
"Yes, that's right, the location of the cultural heritage should not have a place for prostitution in its environment," said the East Jakarta Culture Sub-department's Head of Protection, Iyan Iskandar, to reporters, Tuesday, June 20.
According to him, cultural heritage objects are historical relics of high value and should be appreciated for their existence.
"Because the bridge has historical value that we must respect and appreciate," he said.
So far, the East Jakarta Culture Sub-Department has reviewed the cultural heritage location of the Three Tunnel Train Bridge. Iyan said, the review was carried out last Tuesday, May 31.
As a result, it was acknowledged that there was garbage around the tunnel flow of the bridge, then there were also trees that spoiled the view and there were cracks in the bridge.
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Iyan said that related to improving the condition of the bridge, his party had sent a letter to the owner of the asset, namely PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI).
"Regarding the trash on the tunnel bridge that damaged, the wild trees that grew and damaged the bridge as well as the cracks at the bottom of the third bridge, our Culture Service has submitted a letter one week ago to PT KAI (Persero) in Bandung as the owner of the assets, to address the problem, " he said.
Meanwhile, for garbage in the Ciliwung River that passes under the bridge, said Iyan, it is the duty of the Water Resources (SDA) officer.
"When it comes to waste in streams, it is the business of the Natural Resources Service and the relevant agencies that handle waste in rivers," he said.
For information, the Three Tunnel Train Bridge has been designated as a Cultural Conservation object through the Decree of the Governor of DKI Jakarta Number 1498 of 2021.
The bridge is approximately 105 years old, has a length of approximately 6 meters, a width of approximately 7 meters.
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