Becoming Social Minister, Risma Wants To Inaugurate Joyoboyo Surabaya Bridge

The Mayor of Surabaya, Tri Rismaharini (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - The Minister of Social Affairs (Mensos) Tri Rismaharini stated that even though he has assumed a new position as Minister of Social Affairs, he, who is still the Mayor of Surabaya, wants to inaugurate the Joyoboyo Bridge which is an icon of Surabaya City.

"I just wanted to go to Surabaya to inaugurate the bridge, Mrs. Erna (Head of Public Works for Bina Marga and Pematusan). I built the bridge with a fountain, it's a shame if I don't inaugurate it," said Risma when contacted by reporters via her cellphone in Surabaya, reported by Antara, Wednesday , 23 December.

In addition, he also admitted that he wanted to return to Surabaya to inaugurate the Sports Museum. Because, in the museum there will be a jersey Rudi Hartono and also Alan Budi Kusuma's racket.

"I want to inaugurate it for Surabaya children," he said.

Meanwhile, Head of Public Works for Bina Marga and Pematusan City of Surabaya Erna Purnawati confirmed that the Joyoboyo Bridge, which is ready to be inaugurated by Risma, has entered its final stage because the big project has been completed.

"Actually it's finished, just finishing a little," said Erna.

Meanwhile, the Sports Museum, which Risma plans to inaugurate, has also been completed 100 percent. Meanwhile, the development is likely to be carried out next year.

"It's 100 percent complete, it is just the inauguration, because the expansion will be continued next year while waiting for the new mayor," said Head of the Building and Building Division of the Public Housing and Settlement Areas, Cipta Karya and Spatial Planning (DPRKP-CKTR) Surabaya Iman Christian.