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Leaving potholes on the roads in disrepair puts the lives of motorcyclists at risk. (Antara Photo/Reno Esnir)
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Basuki, popularly known as Ahok, said the government’s “zero hole” program had failed because there continued to be many damaged roads endangering the lives of motorcyclists.
He added that Rudi Manggas Siahaan, head of the Jakarta public work agency, was aware of the potholes but constantly gave excuses, such as waiting for a bidding process before working to fix them, instead of using the city’s new procurement system.
“The head of public work agency keeps on giving us an excuse,” Basuki was quoted as saying by the Jakarta government’s news portal beritajakarta.com on Wednesday.
“He knew there were many holes on the roads, but claimed that they could not be fixed and that they had to wait for the tender process. Why does he have to put them up for tender?
Hot mix and concrete mix have been listed on the e-catalog, as well as the cost to apply the concrete and asphalt. But Rudi insisted [to put them on tender]. So, I’ll fire you [Rudi].”
E-catalogue is a new procurement method by the government that provides the lists of goods and services, specifications and prices by several suppliers and contractors. The system, which was introduced earlier this year, is expected to make the procurement process faster as the government can directly choose the best offer from the list.
“There should not be any holes on Jakarta’s roads,” Basuki said. “Why? Because there are many companies providing hot mix and concrete here, and many smart workers, too. But why are there still many damaged roads that have not been repaired for months that have cost lives?”
Damaged roads in Jakarta include Jalan Meruya Utara in Kembangan, West Jakarta, the Pasar Minggu underpass in South Jakarta and Jalan Raya Lapangan Tembak in Cibubur, East Jakarta.
By Jakarta Globe on 08:08 pm Jul 02, 2014
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