Mrs. Respati, One of the Heirs, Shares Solo Mayor’s Hopes for Sriwedari's Future

SOLO, KOMPAS.com - The controversy over the land at Sriwedari Park in Solo has resurfaced following plans by the heirs of the late KRMT Wiryodiningrat to establish a joint secretariat office (Sekber) in the area.

Amid this issue, Solo Mayor Respati Ardi shared her hopes for Sriwedari's future.

She envisions the area being managed and utilized as a public space open to all Solo residents.

Respati expressed this hope alongside her acknowledgment that her mother is one of the heirs to the Sriwedari land.

However, Respati said she has asked her mother and extended family to reject their inheritance rights and hand them over to the Solo City Government (Pemkot).

“Yes, I had heard and knew earlier that my mother was approached and is one of the heirs. My mother is still alive,” Respati said, as quoted by Kompas.com on Friday (18/9/2026).

Sriwedari Expected to Become a Public Space

According to Respati, if the management of the area falls under the municipal government, Sriwedari could be redeveloped into a park accessible to the public.

She believes that collective use of the land for public interest will provide broader benefits than if the land is utilized by particular families or groups.

“If this area becomes Pemkot property, they will arrange Sriwedari into a park belonging to Solo’s citizens and open to the public. Surely, we understand better the benefits if it is used for the public,” she said.

Respati also mentioned that there could be economic value if the land is used by specific families or groups.

“But if it is used by a family or certain group, certainly there will be economic benefits gained,” she added.

She reiterated her wish that the Sriwedari area be widely enjoyed by the community.

“Sriwedari land belongs to Pemkot, and if it belongs to Pemkot, then it belongs to the citizens of Solo generally, and the park is for all Solo residents to enjoy in the future,” she said.

Respati Requests Family to Surrender Rights to Pemkot

Respati’s hope for Sriwedari aligns with her stance toward her family. She said she has asked her mother and extended family to reject inheritance rights and hand them over to the Solo municipal government.

“But I have confirmed to my mother and everyone, to the extended family, to reject the inheritance and hand this over to the city government. This is our firm commitment,” she asserted.