Barrier to prevent the Indonesian capital from building a school against flooding

The Indonesian government was forced to suspend construction of a 24km long seawall against flooding in capital Jakarta due to safety concerns.

The Indonesian government's plan to build a 24km long sea wall against flooding is slowing down due to safety concerns for neighboring power plants. A government study pointed out a wall constructed by contractor Muara Wisesa Samudra (MWS) to block seawater to cool the Muara Karang power plant at the mouth of the Kali Krendang, Strait Times reported Sept. 21. .

Renovated land for building seawall on Jakarta Bay viewed from above.(Photo: Reuters).

Nurbaya Bakar, Minister of Environment and Forestry, who suspended the project in April this year, stressed that MWS could continue its work within a few weeks if they meet the safety conditions for its own power plant. covered.

Cosmas Batubara, MWS executive director, said the company has found a solution for the Muara Karang hydropower plant. According to Batubara, the company will build a canal to prevent cool water from flowing from the sea and melting water from the plant blending together.

The "Giant Wall" project was first discussed in 1995. The wave wall made by 17 artificial small islands can help Jakarta escape the risk of being submerged by floods and sea level. high.

The project came into being after studies showing Indonesia's low-lying Jakarta capital is sinking below sea level at speeds of up to 20cm per year, especially in the northern parts of the city. The Jakarta government has attempted to dredge the canal system for many years, and the 24 km long seawall is considered an important measure in the flood prevention of the city.