River Abrasion Damages Houses in Bongohulawa, New Embankment Plans 80 of 450 Meters Required

Commission III considers the construction of permanent embankments or installation of gabions to be an urgent need to protect settlements along river flows, especially during the rainy season.

This treatment option still requires follow-up from the relevant agencies. The source text does not yet contain the results of a technical study that determines the type of construction, priority locations and cost requirements.

The DPRD will ask for certainty about the budget and work

Commission III will ask the relevant authorities for an explanation regarding the budgeting schedule and implementation of work in the Huludu Pitango irrigation area.

The DPRD also encourages the scope of treatment to be adjusted to field needs. If it is not possible to complete it in one budget year, implementation through a multiyear or multiyear scheme is proposed for consideration.

This proposal is not yet a budget decision. The source's statement also does not mention the certainty of the start time for work on around 80 meters which is planned for the current fiscal year.

For residents whose homes have been affected, certainty of priority locations and handling schedules is important so that residential protection can be realized immediately. Commission III hopes that the results of field monitoring will be followed up to reduce the threat of river bank erosion to homes and the safety of the Bongohulawa community.