Jakarta Aims to Eliminate Tangled Wires in 5 Years: Governor's Target for Urban Landscape Overhaul
The Governor of Jakarta has set a target to eliminate the city's chaotic overhead wires within five years. The ambitious plan involves burying approximately 6,500 kilometers of cables, requiring public-private partnerships and an estimated budget of Rp90 billion. This initiative aims to dramatically transform Jakarta's urban landscape.
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