North Bali International Airport Is Expected To Clear The Gap
Balinese people have high hopes for the planned construction of North Bali International Airport in Kubutambahan, Buleleng. This is in line with the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the President Director of PT Waskita Karya (Persero) Tbk Destiawan Soewardjono and the President Director of PT BIBU Panji Sakti Iwan Erwanto, last Thursday (16/12/2021). North Bali can be the engine of Bali's economy in the north. To balance development in Bali, which has been mostly in the south," he said in a press statement, Monday (12/20/2021). who are members of Paiketan Puri Agung throughout Bali gathered and prayed in Kubutambahan, Buleleng? "We started the Paiketan Puri Agung meeting in Bali with a recommendation that the Central Government and Regional Governments immediately realize the construction of this airport in North Bali which will have an economic impact on residents Bali," explained Ugrasena. In the forum, Penglingsir Puri Agung Pemecutan AA Ngurah Manik Parasara or also known as Ida Tjokorda Pemecutan to XI expressed his hope regarding the construction of the airport so that later it could absorb tens of thousands of local workers. "And after the airport is completed and operational, more workers will be involved, either directly or indirectly," he added. Buleleng community leader, Nyoman Shuida added the construction of the airport in North Bali will close the economic gap and the welfare of Balinese citizens. Considering the residents of North Bali are relatively left behind from residents of South Bali. "So far, every day there are hundreds of workers from North Bali flocking to South Bali to earn a living," said the man who is also the Minister's Expert Staff at the Office of the Coordinating Ministry for PMK. Meanwhile, President Director of PT Waskita Karya (Persero) Tbk, Destiawan Soewardjono hopes that this new infrastructure development can improve the economy and tourism in North Bali, which so far has not been maximally developed. "This certainly benefits the people of Bali and also the people of Indonesia," he said. President Director of PT BIBU Panji Sakti Iwan Erwanto also hopes that the jointly signed cooperation can realize dreams, especially for the people of North Bali. Considering the current development in Bali is more rapid in the southern part. "Hopefully with the construction of the North Bali International Airport, we can balance the economy between the south and the north," he concluded. PT Waskita Karya (Persero) Tbk signed a memorandum of understanding with PT BIBU Panji Sakti to build North Bali International Airport along with supporting facilities and related infrastructure, Thursday (16/12/2021). The signing was carried out by Waskita Karya President Director Destiawan Soewardjono with BIBU President Director Panji Sakti Erwanto Sad Adiatmoko Hariwibowo. According to Destiawan, the cooperation between the two companies in the construction of North Bali International Airport is expected to increase the effectiveness of flights and tourism in Bali. "I hope there will be synergies to build new infrastructure projects that can increase the effectiveness of aviation and tourism in Bali and benefit the people of Indonesia," said Destiawan in a press release, Friday (17/12/2021). Destiawan believes that this signing is a form of BIBU Panji Sakti's trust in the company.
The construction of the North Bali International Airport will be located on the coast (offshore) in Kubuaddan, Buleleng Regency, Bali Province. , cargo, and administrative buildings. As for supporting work in the form of other road access, as well as maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO). Destiawan also hopes that the collaboration between Waskita Karya and BIBU Panji Sakti will not only end here but will also be able to take care of each other in the long term. "I hope that in the future, Waskita Karya, which is engaged in construction and investment, has very experience in building large projects both at home and abroad and BIBU Panji Sakti is highly committed to maintaining good cooperation in the long term," he said. Meanwhile, Erwanto welcomed the collaboration with Waskita Karya on the construction of North Bali International Airport. "Currently, development in Bali is faster in the southern part. We have a tagline to build Indonesia from North Bali. Hopefully, with the construction of North Bali International Airport, we can balance the economy between South and North Bali," Erwanto concluded.