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Bogor Regency Accelerates Landslide-Damaged Road Repairs

From Tempo · (8m ago) Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Bogor Regent Rudy Susmanto has directed the Ciampea District government to expedite repairs on infrastructure damaged by landslides.
  • Specifically, efforts are focused on clearing a landslide on the Cikampak-Gunung Bunder road to restore access for the community.
  • The swift action is a result of inter-agency collaboration and community involvement, following the Regent's directive for rapid and integrated disaster response.

In response to recent landslides that disrupted vital transportation routes, the Bogor Regency government, under the leadership of Regent Rudy Susmanto, has initiated accelerated repair efforts. The focus is currently on the Cikampak-Gunung Bunder road, a critical artery connecting communities, which suffered significant damage due to a landslide at STA 500 in Bojong Rangkas Village. This proactive approach demonstrates the administration's commitment to swiftly addressing infrastructure challenges posed by natural disasters.

Saat ini, kata Camat Ciampea, Pardi, sedang dilakukan pengerukan pada titik longsor agar akses jalan dapat segera kembali normal dan bisa dilalui masyarakat.

โ€” PardiCiampea District Head Pardi explaining the ongoing excavation work on the landslide site.

According to Ciampea District Head Pardi, the immediate priority is the excavation of the landslide site to ensure the road's prompt restoration. This endeavor is a direct consequence of Regent Susmanto's directive, emphasizing a rapid, integrated, and collaborative approach to post-disaster infrastructure management. The operation involves a coordinated effort among various local government units, including the Ciampea Muspika, village authorities, the Road and Bridge Infrastructure Technical Implementation Unit, and the Transportation Agency. Crucially, the initiative also harnesses the support of the local community and the business sector, highlighting a holistic strategy for recovery.

Perbaikan ini merupakan tindak lanjut arahan Bupati Bogor agar penanganan infrastruktur yang terdampak bencana dapat dilakukan secara cepat, terpadu, dan melibatkan semua pihak.

โ€” PardiPardi stating the repair work follows Bogor Regent's directive for swift and integrated disaster response.

Tempo reports that Pardi expressed gratitude for the voluntary contributions from all parties involved, underscoring the importance of cross-sectoral collaboration in expediting the repairs. The hope is that the road will be fully accessible again in the near future, minimizing disruption to the daily lives and economic activities of the residents. The district government has also extended apologies to the public for the inconvenience caused by the traffic diversions. This incident serves as a reminder of the region's vulnerability to natural events, but also showcases the effectiveness of coordinated local governance and community resilience in overcoming such challenges.

Kolaborasi lintas sektor menjadi kunci dalam percepatan penanganan, sejalan dengan instruksi Bupati Bogor yang menekankan pentingnya sinergi antara pemerintah, masyarakat, dan stakeholder lainnya.

โ€” PardiPardi highlighting cross-sectoral collaboration as key to the rapid response, aligning with the Regent's emphasis on synergy.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.