BANANA ESTATE. The New Jakarta Townhouse (2)

 

This serial story Banana Estate, an exclusive area in the region between Bintaro and Ciputat, bordering Jakarta - the capital of the Republic of Indonesia. 2nd volume of Banana Estate, The New Jakarta Townhouse:

At that time the land price offered 525,000 IDR per meter. After several rounds of negotiations, finally became 430,000IDR/m. It should be the final deal. Further, it was to start mark the boundary plots.

Then next survey went into the location i.e.: AHS, Za, Azz, Ja in June 2005. Coincidence, day of survey concurrent with the wedding day the son of Pak Priyatna in Jakarta, a senior in the company. Then, the survey was conducted after playing golf by Ja/Azz/ZMN/AHS.

In the next step, Banana Estate 1 which began development in July 2005. In the form of public facility construction, and laying of the first stone at plots AHS. Concurrent with commencement of foundation excavation another section plots.

At first, the construction was done by 'To'. It can be said, building development for each plots was almost entirely done by 'To'. Basically 'To' act as an architect and also as a contractor. Exceptions on public facility Banana Estate and construction AHS building done by BUD as well.

On the mid-way during construction phase, one by one began replace the contractor. The first "moved on" was KP. Which then follow the step of KP successively, ie JJM, SYR, ERR, DEL and the last was NUG. Meanwhile ME, GUN, ZMN continuing on until complete which done by 'To'.

Then later Ed construction in phase 1 which done by 'To' as well, halted at the request of Ed. Eventually the building was sold to LW who then went on to complete the construction and tilled by 'To'.

DS building, stage 1 construction of rear part plots was done by 'To' and then stage 2 front part of plots was done by BUD. While Sa building, after phase 1 was completed by 'To', the construction stopped. Later finally sold to Pak Ba (late) and after some time Pak Ba sell the house to WPJS. Then WPJS entrust the construction of his building into Su as a contractor. Starting from the period of late 2010. In 2012 WPJS switch back to another contractor for his building.

In summer on July 2005, JJM and the happy family, which fun and enjoy also review the location of Banana Estate for the first time. At that time the contractor BUD still on his motorcycle. Due to the scorching hot weather that causes thirst, while the tavern around the location does not exist. Finally, AHS which at location, took the initiative to ask a builder for help finding tea bottle "sosro" for JJM family.

Then, in DS plots for the first time was established a simple stall selling food and beverages, including coffee for the people around Banana Estate and surrounding locations. At first it was a simple stall made by Sairin and wife.

After JJM came to the location, one month later SYR first time review the location, it was August 2005. Speaking of August, exactly a year later or on 17 August 2006 when the construction is still in progress, at the complex there were Indonesia independence day celebration. Celebrated by the majority of members Banana and the community around the site with builders who work in locations Banana Estate as well. Although all the buildings have not been completed, but the wall surrounded area was established, it could be said as cluster complex of 13 plots.

The area was transformed into a complex cluster which has one exit and entrance main gates. Independence day celebration was enlivened by the various people for the community of around the site. Don't missed the accompaniment keyboard music "dangdut" add to the fun of the celebration as well. It could be said that it was a CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) from Banana Estate to the people around.

On one midnight, when the weather was very hot and sultry. While another members still unfinished contruction their buildings except at AHS buildings, the members all sleeping in AHS "unfinished" building as accomodation...... Suddenly had an attack of mosquitoes are "malignant!!".......

In the upstairs room in the unfinished AHS building that milling mosquitoes because the glass window frame was not closed. At that time electricity grid was not installed yet and power for lighting when it was supplied by a diesel engine. Unfortunately and incidentally, diesel engine fuel runs out. So, that night became an exhausting night. Wanted to rest, but they were busy to repel mosquitoes..... lol.... hehehe.

Then the time showed approximately at 4:00 am dawn and even then, though AHS and the members want to get ready to leave for the Soetta - Jakarta airport. Thus, preparation into the airport while the full of dark, and full of mosquitoes attack!!!....lol .....hahaha.....

Reviews in initial planning Banana Estate 1 an area of 5,500 square meters, first designed for 16 plots. Which states to join as members for the first time were Ha, Po, Az, Ja, AHS. Perhaps, it was because they were the first surveyor also which review the location firstly, ie AHS, Az, ZMN, Ja foursome.

Later joined Pak En and ZMN. Banana Estate concept was initially for 16 houses in one cluster. In the next process, the concept eventually changed. Then there is the idea of adding a boulevard in the location. One such idea was originated by GUN. Later GUN joined after several meetings held at KIE, where GUN as Managing Director KDM at the time was at the KIE Building office as well, join as members.

After the existence of some alternative concepts, the design of the building system result was face to face unit. Finally it was decided that the plots earmarked for 13 homes with cluster system layout also known as the single main gate.

Gettin' the best all the time!

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