Jakarta was built on swampy land, abutting the Java Sea with 13 rivers running into it.
For hundreds of years, flooding has been one of Jakarta’s biggest problems.
Flooding is frequent occurrence in Jakarta and it’s is getting worse.
An ambitious plan was developed for a Great Garuda, a 32km outer sea wall across Jakarta Bay along with 17 artificial islands, will would rescue the sinking city, at a cost of about $40bn (possibly as much as $58bn).
It would include a 20-mile-long artificial islands in the shape of the Garuda bird.
The 10,000-acre islands would block storm surges, but it was also supposed to house offices and apartments, a water reservoir, highways and train tracks, as well as recreational facilities.
In 1988, the property developer Ciputra, backed by Indonesia's wealthiest man at the time Sudono Salim, acquired the area and developed today's housing estate of Pantai Indah Kapuk, earmarked as a wealthy suburb of gated communities.
PIK was criticised for its potentially negative environmental impact and incompatibility with existing regulations.
It was built in 1989 on an area formerly covered by mangrove forests and swamps.
Which would have been the best solution to Jakarta’s flooding problems.
PIK is divided into two main areas, namely Pantai Indah Kapuk 1 (consisting of the mainland area and two reclaimed islands with the names Golf Island and Eboney Island) and Pantai Indah Kapuk 2.
Mostly housing, PIK also has shops on the main streets, such as on Jl. North Beautiful Beach, Jl. South Beautiful Beach, and Jl. Beautiful Marina.
The Cordoba and Crown Golf on Jalan Marina Indah is known for its restaurants and cafes.
