Development of train-based mass transportation in Bali (Bali Urban Rail and Associated Facilities).
DENPASAR – The development of train-based mass transportation in Bali (Bali Urban Rail and Associated Facilities) or better known as Subway/LRT (Light Rail Transit) is entering the stage of appointing strategic partners and leaders of the investor consortium who will later play an active role in the development of this lighthouse project. After going through the selection process, PT. Sarana Bali Dwipa Jaya (SBDJ) as the party authorized to develop Bali Urban Rail and Associated Facilities appointed PT. Bumi Indah Prima (BIP) becomes Qualified Partner and Lead Consortium of Investors.
The letter of appointment of Qualified Partner and Lead Consortium of Investors was submitted by the Managing Director of SBDJ I Gusti Ngurah Askhara Danadiputra (Ari Askhara) to the Managing Director of PT. BIP Aditya Anton Subowo in the Andaz Hotel Meeting Room Sanur Denpasar, Wednesday (24/7/2024). The handover of the letter appointing a strategic partner for the development of the Bali LRT was witnessed by Acting. Governor of Bali S. M. Mahendra Jaya and President Director of PT. Jamkrida Bali Mandara (Perseroda), I Ketut Widiana Karya. This stage was also marked by the handover of a miniature Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) from the Managing Director of PT. SBDJ to Acting. Governor Mahendra Jaya. Minister of National Development Planning/Head of Bappenas RI Suharso Monoarfa was present directly at the activity which was a strategic stage in the development of the Bali LRT.
Acting The Governor of Bali in his speech expressed congratulations on the appointment of PT. BIP as a qualified partner in this project. After this, PT. SBDJ and BIP are asked to immediately continue the process in accordance with the applicable stages and regulations. It is also hoped that these two companies can open up space for collaboration with other investors who will later become resources in realizing and operating the Bali subway. In the process later, Acting. Governor Mahendra Jaya reminded investors to prioritize local communities. “This is also for the transfer of technological knowledge in development and operation,” he said.
Mahendra Jaya further added that developing a train-based mass transportation corridor in Bali is a big undertaking that requires support and cooperation from various stakeholders. Initially, he was doubtful that he would be able to realize this great work because of regional and central fiscal limitations and there was no infrastructure financing model without using the APBN or APBD budget. However, he was convinced by various parties who said that the new pattern could be implemented because Bali has extraordinary magnetism. As a general illustration, he informed about the increase in passenger traffic, cargo and aircraft movements at I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport during semester 1 of 2024. Compared to semester 1 of 2023, the number of international flights increased by 18%, the number of passengers increased by 26% and cargo increased by 72%. %. “This adds to our optimism that Bali has an attraction for tourists,” he said.
This opportunity was apparently read by strategic partners so they did not hesitate to invest in the subway development plan in Bali. From the discussion, he got the idea that investors were interested because the main market was tourists, in contrast to other areas where the main market was local residents. Apart from that, investors will also earn income from tickets. However, specifically for tickets, Mahendra Jaya wants there to be subsidies for Balinese residents so that the prices are not expensive. Other benefits can also be obtained from the use of naming rights, basements (mice, malls, hotels, restaurants and other entertainment venues), rentals for utility use (telecommunication networks, electricity, water, gas, etc.) as well as calculations of credit. carbon. “Not only are there profits for investors, later when the subway is operational, the local government will also get a percentage of the operational proceeds,” he said.
Closing his remarks, Acting. The Governor expressed his thanks to all parties who have supported efforts to develop train-based mass transportation facilities in the Bali region. He hopes that the central government will continue to provide policy support and direction to accelerate subway development. Not to forget, he also asked for the support of the Regency/City Government, community leaders, traditional leaders, religious leaders and all Balinese people, so that this project can run well according to the planned stages.
Sementara itu, Menteri Perencanaan Pembangunan Nasional/ Kepala Bappenas RI Suharso Monoarfa menegaskan kalau proyek ini harus jadi karena menjadi pertaruhan kementeriannya yang mendorong penerapan model pembiayaan pembangunan tak biasa ini. Menurutnya, model pembiayaan pembangunan seperti ini baru pertama kali diterapkan di Indonesia. Bali menjadi percontohan karena merupakan daerah pertama di Indonesia yang punya konsep transformasi ekonomi dan diluncurkan langsung oleh Presiden RI Joko Widodo pada 3 Desember 2021. Konsep yang kemudian diimplementasikan dalam Peta Jalan Ekonomi Kerthi Bali Menuju Bali Era Baru ditindaklanjuti dengan beragam kegiatan seperti penanganan sampah, penerapan energi terbarukan dan lainnya. “Apa yang kami rancang dalam peta jalan ekonomi kerthi Bali, satu demi satu mulai terwujud,” ujarnya.
Specifically regarding plans to develop train-based mass transportation modes, he considers this step to be very strategic because it aims to provide comfort. “What’s most troubling right now is the threat of inconvenience,” he said. As a world tourist destination that continues to develop, he assesses that the current traffic situation in Bali is different compared to several years ago. “This is what needs to be addressed,” he added. Because it is impossible to build a flyover, according to him the subway model is the most appropriate choice. Concluding his briefing, Monoarfa invited all parties to be optimistic about the Bali subway development plan. “Today we took a small step, but this small step is the beginning of the next big step,” he concluded.
Meanwhile, the Managing Director of PT. SBDJ Ari Ashkara informed that the next stage is groundbreaking which is scheduled for September 2024. “Groundbreaking will be carried out at the Kuta Parking Center, which will also become our management and site office,” he said. He explained that the construction of the Bali subway will be carried out in 4 stages of work. Phase one is Airport-Kuta Sentral Parking-Seminyak-Berawa-Cemagi, phase two is Airport-Jimbaran-Unud-Nusa Dua, phase three is Kuta Sentral Parkir-Sesetan-Renon-Sanur and phase four is Renon-Sukawati-Ubud. The Airport-Kuta and Airport-Jimbaran-Unud-Nusa Dua phases are targeted for completion in early 2028, and all phases one and two will be completed in 2031. The total investment value of the first 2 phases is USD 10.8 billion while the total cost for the 4 phases of work reaches USD 20 billion.
Corridor development in each phase includes transportation infrastructure in the form of tunnels and subway tracks, supporting utility infrastructure such as telecommunications, electric power, drinking water, garbage and waste as well as transit oriented development (TOD). His party will also prepare Balinese human resources to become operators and owners of this large project, so that later they will not just be spectators.
PT. BIP became a Qualified Partner and Lead Consortium of Investors and was also attended by officials from the Ministry of Transportation, Ministry of Investment/BKPM, Kajati Bali Ketut Sumedana, representatives of the Regent/Mayor of the Sarbagita region and heads of relevant regional apparatus of the Bali Provincial Government.
[Original article Pengembangan Subway Bali Masuk Tahap Penunjukan Mitra Strategis dan Pemimpin Konsorsium Investor published at baliprov.go.id/web/. Translation by Google Translate.]
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