DELI SERDANG | INDATANEWS.COM - The Deli Serdang Regency Government is continuing to accelerate efforts to address flooding and waterlogging in Sunggal District. The administration is mobilizing daily laborers (BHL), relevant agencies, village administrations, and local residents to clean drainage channels, normalize waterways, and restore reservoirs that play a crucial role in regulating water flow.
One of the key measures is being carried out at the
Bangun-Mulia Reservoir in Medan Krio Village. Covering approximately 10,000 square meters, the water reservoir has been designated a priority area because significant sediment buildup and extensive water hyacinth growth have reduced its storage capacity.
Over the past three weeks, a joint task force has continuously advanced the reservoir normalization work. Progress has now reached 54 percent. The Deli Serdang Regency Government expects the project to increase the reservoir's water-holding capacity, particularly during periods of heavy rainfall.
Bangun-Mulia Reservoir Becomes a Priority
Deli Serdang Regent dr. H. Asri Ludin Tambunan emphasized that the regency government would continue accelerating infrastructure work in the field. He made the statement during a meeting with relevant agencies, district heads, and village heads from across Sunggal District in the meeting room at the Deli Serdang Regent's Office on Friday, August 21, 2026.
According to Asri, sediment dredging is planned to reach a depth of up to four meters. The work is intended to increase the reservoir's capacity while reducing the risk of flooding and waterlogging in surrounding areas.
"The sediment buildup will be dredged to a depth of up to four meters to increase the water storage capacity," he said.
In addition to optimizing the function of the
Bangun-Mulia Reservoir, the Deli Serdang Regency Government is also accelerating the cleaning of drainage channels and the normalization of waterways in several areas of
Sunggal District. The program will cover a total of 17 villages, ensuring that flood-control efforts are not focused on a single location.
The cleaning of main drainage channels has already been completed in two priority villages. In Medan Krio Village, drainage channels stretching 9.6 kilometers have been cleaned. In Helvetia Village, the cleaning operation covered 12.5 kilometers.
FLOOD CONTROL FOCUSED ON SUNGGAL: Deli Serdang Regent dr. H.
Asri Ludin Tambunan calls for flood-control efforts in
Sunggal District to remain focused until completion while commending the support and joint efforts of residents and village administrations. (PHOTO: Edi Saputra)
Drainage Work Covers 17 Villages
In Helvetia, the project also includes the normalization of a 4,181-meter-long ditch. In addition, field teams cleared overgrown vegetation and organized roadside areas along 1,317 meters spanning eight hamlets.
The regency government continues to tailor the work to conditions in each area. This approach is intended to ensure that locations considered particularly vulnerable can be addressed more quickly.
Asri called on all relevant parties to focus their attention on completing flood-control measures in
Sunggal District. At the same time, he expressed his appreciation for the involvement of village administrations and residents who have jointly participated in the cleaning and normalization work.
"I ask that the efforts in Sunggal remain concentrated until they are fully completed. I thank the residents and village administrations for their support and cooperation throughout this process," he added.
Deli Serdang Environmental Agency Head Rio Laka Dewa said teams were continuing the work in another 15 villages. These include Puji Mulyo, Payageli, Sei Beras Sekata, Serba Jadi, Suka Maju, Sumber Melati Diski, Telaga Sari, Sei Mencirim, Sei Semayang, Tanjung Gusta, Mulyorejo, Sei Rotan, Babura, Tanjung Selamat, and Purwodadi.
Rio said the work in each area was being carried out in stages, taking into account local conditions and the level of flood risk. The government is not applying an identical approach in every village because drainage conditions and the extent of sediment buildup vary from one location to another.
WATERWAY NORMALIZATION AND SEDIMENT REMOVAL:
Deli Serdang Environmental Agency Head Rio Laka Dewa explains that the normalization work combines BHL laborers, heavy equipment, and the regular removal of excavated sediment material. (PHOTO: Edi Saputra)
Daily Laborers and Heavy Equipment Deployed
Rio explained that large amounts of soil and mud sediment were among the biggest challenges in normalizing the drainage channels. To address these conditions, the Environmental Agency is combining manual labor with heavy machinery.
"The biggest challenges posed by thick soil deposits and mud sediment are being addressed by combining manual work carried out by BHL laborers, the use of heavy equipment, and the regular removal of excavated material," he said.
Manual labor enables field teams to work on sections of drainage channels that are difficult for heavy machinery to access. At the same time, excavators and other heavy equipment accelerate the removal of large quantities of material. Once dredging is completed, the excavated material is regularly transported away to prevent it from returning to the channels and obstructing water flow.
The Deli Serdang Regency Government is also involving village administrations and local residents in the process. This cooperation is an important component in maintaining the cleanliness of drainage channels after the normalization work is completed. Flood-control efforts therefore depend not only on government operations but also on public awareness of environmental protection and the maintenance of waterways.
Flood-control efforts in
Sunggal District are among the measures the regency government continues to advance through coordination among various agencies. In addition to the Environmental Agency, other institutions are supporting the operation, including the Assistant for Economic and Development Affairs, the Water Resources and Roads and Construction Infrastructure Agency, the Regional Disaster Management Agency, and representatives of the Housing and Settlement Areas Agency as well as the Public Works and Spatial Planning Agency.
Village heads from across Sunggal District are also taking part in the coordination process to ensure that measures in their respective areas are implemented according to local requirements. The government hopes that accelerated normalization of the reservoir, drainage channels, and waterways will improve water flow and reduce the risk of flooding and waterlogging in Sunggal.
With the normalization of the
Bangun-Mulia Reservoir now 54 percent complete and drainage work continuing across a total of 17 villages, the Deli Serdang Regency Government is pursuing a comprehensive solution to the flooding problem in
Sunggal District. The government continues to rely on cooperation among relevant agencies, village administrations, BHL laborers, and residents so that the measures can deliver tangible improvements for the community.
(IDNC)REPORTER: Edi Saputra | EDITOR: Fik Sagala