"\u201cEven if there are pile poles that are said to have collapsed, it is because repairs are being carried out and our heavy equipment is still on top of them, on standby. So it is not collapsing due to the specifications of the goods that are not appropriate or due to natural disasters,\u201d said Arlan in his statement, Wednesday, March 20, 2024. He added that the contractor has also installed traffic signs around it as a form of notification to passing drivers."

"After that, they immediately conducted an inspection at the location and examined all the installed piles. 'Out of those 210 piles, we found nine that are not symmetrical. That's why we immediately instructed the contractor to fix and dismantle them,' he said."

Arlan targets that the maintenance process will be completed on H-7 of Idul Fitri 1445 H. This is because the Bangangah hill is a tourist route to Carita Beach and its surroundings that is commonly used by the community. Regarding the absence of irrigation water channels questioned by APWPB, Arlan explained that the water channels do exist.

Only because of the limited land available, the water channel is made in a V shape located between the piles and the angle of the road. "We are not expanding the land for this project. We are only improving the slope so that it is not too steep and the access for the surrounding community is not disrupted. We will also make signs to ensure the safety of pedestrians," he said.