DistantNews

Bulungan Regency Ready to Build Speedboat Port in Tanah Kuning

From Republika · (6h ago) Indonesian Positive tone

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • The Bulungan Regency government is prepared to construct a speedboat port in Tanah Kuning, North Kalimantan.
  • The new port aims to accommodate the increasing number of speedboat passengers in the National Strategic Project area.
  • The provincial government is urged to ensure the sea transportation access from Tarakan to Tanah Kuning complies with regulations and safety standards.

The regional government of Bulungan Regency in North Kalimantan is signaling its readiness to develop crucial infrastructure with the planned construction of a speedboat port in Tanah Kuning. This initiative is a direct response to the escalating passenger traffic in the region, particularly within the Tanah Kuning area, which has been designated a National Strategic Project. The development is expected to significantly enhance connectivity and support the burgeoning industrial activities in the area.

Regent Syarwani has publicly affirmed the physical readiness for the port project and is actively engaging with the provincial government. He has called upon the Provincial Transportation Agency to ensure that the sea route connecting Tarakan and Tanah Kuning adheres strictly to all maritime regulations and safety protocols. This collaborative approach highlights the importance of coordinated efforts between regional and provincial authorities to realize such significant infrastructure projects.

Through our provincial colleagues, we will push for access from Tarakan to Tanah Kuning, as that authority lies at the provincial level. It's about how the regulatory and licensing aspects, and so on, are handled.

— SyarwaniThe Regent of Bulungan, explaining the need for provincial government involvement in establishing the sea route.

Furthermore, Regent Syarwani expressed a strong desire for local speedboat operators from Bulungan Regency to receive priority in the development of the Tanah Kuning-Tarakan route. The objective is not only to improve transportation efficiency but also to stimulate the local economy and generate new sources of regional revenue. By formalizing and regulating the route, the government aims to maximize the economic benefits for Bulungan, ensuring that the increased activity translates into tangible gains for the community and the local government's coffers.

Please help us and prioritize the fleet owners from Bulungan Regency.

— SyarwaniThe Regent of Bulungan, requesting priority for local businesses in the new transportation route.
DistantNews Editorial

Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.