BLIMBINGSARI – Condition of former sand excavations in front of the Kaligung Village Office, Blimbingsari District is quite dangerous. At the former excavation site C where no reclamation was carried out, now it looks like a reservoir with a depth of about five meters yesterday (17/2).
The former sand excavation site, previously productive rice fields. About five years ago it was dredged to take out sand. On a large plot of land 1,5 more than that hectare, Now it is just left to look like a reservoir that collects rainwater. “The depth is about five meters,” said Ahmad Sukri, 26, one of the local youths.
Location of ex-excavated land C, light him, it belonged to the former head of Kaligung Village, Putranto. After the sand excavation has been made, Until now no reclamation has been carried out. "We don't know what will be done,He said.
Even if it's not looked after, The location of the former sand mine, which is right on the side of the main road, is only marked with a sign prohibiting fishing. This condition is certainly very dangerous for the safety of residents. more, This location is also often used by children to play. So far, no residents have drowned, but if it continues to be ignored and not treated immediately, could threaten the safety of residents.
“Previously the one behind the village hall collapsed, and the water overflowed into residents' rice fields,"said Hasan, 40, other residents. Hasan hopes that the government can act firmly and not be selective in controlling the C excavation. Especially, the impact was quite large, Productive rice fields have turned into idle land.
"The water in the reservoir can be used for agriculture, it might still be profitable. This means absolutely nothing, what exists actually disturbs the community,He said. (radar)