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Jakarta Governor Explains Delays in School Construction Due to Design Changes

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung explained that the delayed construction of SDN 01 Cipete is due to a mid-project concept change from a four-story school to a 20-story mixed-use building.
  • The project faced setbacks and delays due to the shifting plans, resulting in stalled construction.
  • Authorities are prioritizing the completion of the school facilities for immediate use, with the mixed-use component to be addressed later, though a final completion date remains uncertain.

The ongoing construction delays at SDN 01 Cipete in Jakarta are attributed to a significant shift in the project's design, according to Governor Pramono Anung. Initially planned as a standard four-story elementary school, the concept was altered mid-construction to become a 20-story mixed-use development.

The main problem at SDN 1 Cipete is that the initial plan was for a four-story elementary school. Then, during the process, it changed to mixed-use.

— Pramono AnungExplaining the reason for the construction delays at SDN 01 Cipete.

This change in scope led to considerable back-and-forth and ultimately stalled progress, leaving the construction site in a state of neglect. Governor Anung confirmed that he has met with the Head of the Education Agency and other relevant officials to discuss the situation and expedite the completion of the school.

And during the back-and-forth, back-and-forth, back-and-forth, it didn't happen, so some construction was abandoned.

— Pramono AnungDescribing the process of changing plans and its impact on the construction.

While the mixed-use aspect will be addressed subsequently, the immediate priority is to finish the school building so it can be utilized by students. However, Governor Anung could not provide a definitive timeline for the school's completion, stating that an answer would only be given once finalization is achieved.

The most important thing is that the elementary school is finished quickly and can be used soon.

— Pramono AnungStating the priority for the SDN 01 Cipete project.

Meanwhile, the South Jakarta Education Sub-agency had previously targeted September 2026 for the completion of the SDN Cipete Utara 01 building, which has been under construction for nearly a year despite an initial six-month target. Classes are reportedly continuing at a temporary location, SD BaPem, during the ongoing construction.

Regarding when, I will answer that once it is finalized.

— Pramono AnungResponding to a question about the completion timeline.
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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.

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