Entikong Border Infrastructure Development Increases Economic Movements

By : Hariyanto And Aldi Firhand. A | Sunday, August 19 2018 - 23:18 IWST

Illustration of Infrastructure Development (Ist)
Illustration of Infrastructure Development (Ist)

INDUSTRY.co.id - Entikong - Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR) has completed the construction of phase one of the 7th National Cross-border Post (PLBN). At present, the Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing is completing the second phase of development of the development of the Core Sub Zone and Supporting the National Budget.

The development of the border area by the Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing is not only cross border posts, but also parallel border roads, access roads to cross border posts and development of residential infrastructure in border areas such as construction of environmental roads, drainage, waste management, drinking water and others.

"PLBN development is not only an entry gate but is an embryo of regional economic growth centers that can improve the welfare of border communities," said PUPR Minister Basuki Hadimuljono some time ago.

To improve the connectivity of the access road to the Entikong National Budget, the Ministry of Public Works is currently completing widening and repairing the road along 42 km from the Batas Serawak-Entikong-Balai Karangan-Kembayan.

Road widening is carried out from 6 meters to 7.5 meters in accordance with national road standards. Progress to date of 40.70 km has been paved.

Meanwhile, out of a total of 42 km, along the 4.8 km, additional roads will be made into 4 lanes from the direction of the PLBN. Of that amount, 3.10 kilometers of land has been worked on and 2.35 km has been paved.

The total road widening contract was IDR 449 billion with the contractor PT. Wijaya Karya-Istaka Karya-Daya Mulia Turangga (KSO). Work that began in 2015 is targeted for completion by the end of 2018.

In addition, settlement infrastructure was also developed in the Entikong area, especially the Drinking Water Supply System (SPAM) of 90 liters / second, among others, to serve 2,850 House Connections. Procurement and installation of communal septictank capacity of 38 units to increase sanitation services.

News Comment

Today's Industry

Photo: Aris Nurjani/VOI

Rabu, 28 Februari 2024 - 12:47 WIB

Carsurin and NBRI Strengthen Strategic Alliance to Propel Indonesia’s EV Industry

PT Carsurin Tbk ("Carsurin") and the National Battery Research Institute ("NBRI") are pleased to announce the signing of a pivotal Strategic Alliance Agreement (SAA), marking a significant advancement…

Beras (Foto/Rizki Meirino)

Rabu, 21 Februari 2024 - 08:43 WIB

Gov’t to Continue Disbursing Rice Assistance

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has ensured that the Government will continue rolling out the rice assistance program for low-income families. The President made the statement when handing…

Ilustrasi pabrik beras. (Foto: DetikFood)

Rabu, 21 Februari 2024 - 08:40 WIB

Bapanas Head Ensures Availability of Rice Stock Ahead of Ramadan

The National Food Agency (Bapanas) has ensured the availability of rice for the fasting month of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr 1445 Hijri/2024 CE. “We believe that there is enough rice for the fasting…

Receives Chairman of Jababeka (KIJA), Menpora Dito Ready to Support the Development of Sports SEZs

Rabu, 21 Februari 2024 - 08:23 WIB

Receives Chairman of Jababeka (KIJA), Menpora Dito Ready to Support the Development of Sports SEZs

Chairman of PT Jababeka Tbk (KIJA), Setyono Djuandi Darmono met the Minister of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Indonesia (Menpora RI) Dito Ariotedjo at the Kemenpora RI Office, Senayan,…

The Indonesian Embassy in Cairo Receives Aid for Palestine

Senin, 19 Februari 2024 - 17:39 WIB

The Indonesian Embassy in Cairo Receives Aid for Palestine

The Indonesian Embassy in Cairo welcomes the Radjiman Wedyodiningrat Warship (RJW-992) which arrived at the Al Arish Port, North Sinai Province of Egypt at 8.00 A.M. Cairo local time (13/02).…