Jakarta's Development Ministry Confirms Not to Use Provincial Budget for Donat Dukuh Atas Bridge Project
The Jakarta Development Ministry has reaffirmed that the provincial budget allocated for the construction of the Donat Dukuh Atas bridge will not be used, contradicting earlier reports suggesting otherwise.
The statement comes as a relief to residents and activists who have been vocal about their opposition to the project's environmental impact and concerns over the use of public funds. The ministry had initially stated that the provincial budget would be utilized for the bridge's construction, but later clarified that it was incorrect.
According to sources within the ministry, the decision not to use the provincial budget is a result of a technicality. The Donat Dukuh Atas bridge project falls under the jurisdiction of the Jakarta Provincial Government, which means that the provincial budget can only be used for projects within the province's administrative boundaries.
While the news may bring some respite to concerned parties, it remains to be seen how this development will affect the project's timeline and funding. The Ministry of Public Works is still scheduled to begin construction on the bridge in mid-2024, with a proposed completion date of 2026.
Residents and activists continue to push for alternative solutions that prioritize environmental sustainability and community needs over infrastructure development. As the project moves forward, it will be crucial to monitor developments and ensure that the concerns of all stakeholders are taken into account.
The Jakarta Development Ministry has reaffirmed that the provincial budget allocated for the construction of the Donat Dukuh Atas bridge will not be used, contradicting earlier reports suggesting otherwise.
The statement comes as a relief to residents and activists who have been vocal about their opposition to the project's environmental impact and concerns over the use of public funds. The ministry had initially stated that the provincial budget would be utilized for the bridge's construction, but later clarified that it was incorrect.
According to sources within the ministry, the decision not to use the provincial budget is a result of a technicality. The Donat Dukuh Atas bridge project falls under the jurisdiction of the Jakarta Provincial Government, which means that the provincial budget can only be used for projects within the province's administrative boundaries.
While the news may bring some respite to concerned parties, it remains to be seen how this development will affect the project's timeline and funding. The Ministry of Public Works is still scheduled to begin construction on the bridge in mid-2024, with a proposed completion date of 2026.
Residents and activists continue to push for alternative solutions that prioritize environmental sustainability and community needs over infrastructure development. As the project moves forward, it will be crucial to monitor developments and ensure that the concerns of all stakeholders are taken into account.