Waterfront Tug-of-War

The Environment Minister has ordered a halt to the North Jakarta coastal reclamation project. The Jakarta administration, however, has resolved to proceed, regardless.

March 4, 2003

SIX years ago, the East Ancol coast was abuzz with activity, night and day. Dozens of trucks plied back and forth, dumping soil, pebbles and sand along the coast. Little by little, the coastline expanded. A new land area measuring some 33 hectares came into being. Unfortunately, the monetary crisis swept away the newly reclaimed land, which was yet to be compacted. If you visit the area now, the reclaimed part of the coastal area, which cost betw

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