GIANT EMBANKMENT DESIGN

Minister of Economic Coordinator Chairul Tanjung (center) accompanied by Wamen PU Achmad Hermanto Dardak (right), Minister of Environment Balthasar Kambuaya (second right), Minister of National Development Planning of the Republic of Indonesia / Head of the National Development Planning Agency Armida Alisjahbana, Menristek Gusti M Hatta (left three), Minister of Marine and Fishery (KKP) Sharif C Sutardjo (second left) and Deputy Tata Space and Environment Propinsi DKI Jakarta Sarwo Handaya inaugurates the work of a giant wall or a giant Jakarta (9/4). The construction of the 'Garuda Giant' sea embankment in the water of the Gulf of Jakarta is divided in three stages. First, the strengthening of Jakarta’s coastline. This phase covers the reinforcement of embankment and pump station installation. Total investment reaches US$ 1.9 Billion. ANTARA PHOTO/Puspa Perwitasari/pd/14