The Jakarta land reclamation occurred as a result of the Dutch colonial government’s efforts to extend the area of the city by reclaiming land from the sea. The first attempts at land reclamation were in the 17th century, but it was not until the 19th century that significant efforts were made. The most notable reclamation project was the creation of the North Jakarta area, which was completed in the early 20th century.
The reclamation projects were often undertaken in a …