Gorontalo Utara DPRD Fully Supports Didingga Tourism Village Concept

The Gorontalo Utara Regional People's Representative Council (DPRD) has declared its full backing for a tourism village concept proposed for the KAT Didingga settlement in Buade Hamlet, Didingga Village. The initiative, spearheaded by DPR RI member Rachmat Gobel, seeks to revitalize the area, which is currently susceptible to flooding.

Dedy Dunggio, Chairman of the DPRD Gorontalo Utara, described Gobel's vision to transform the flood-prone KAT Didingga settlement into a tourist village as "brilliant." He emphasized that realizing this ambitious plan requires dedicated efforts to secure budget allocations. These funds would be crucial for developing essential infrastructure, improving the living conditions within the settlement, and implementing productive programs for residents in sectors such as agriculture and livestock.

Dunggio urged the community to offer prayers for the success of these efforts, hoping the region will receive the necessary budget to bring the concept to fruition. He noted that both the local government and the village have already expressed their strong support for Gobel's idea.

The DPRD also expressed hope for the smooth progress of infrastructure development, particularly the construction of a robust river embankment by the River Basin Center. With meticulous planning and leveraging the area's abundant natural resources, the Didingga Tourism Village is expected to become a reality. The KAT Didingga settlement frequently experiences flooding due to the overflow of the Didingga River, exacerbated by breaches in existing embankments that accelerate water inundation into residential areas.

Rachmat Gobel, after a site visit, recognized the significant potential of the settlement, nestled amidst picturesque green hills with fertile soil suitable for various crops. This observation inspired the concept of a tourism village, envisioned as a new economic engine for the approximately 65 families residing there. "The regional government, including the DPRD, strongly agrees and supports this idea," Dunggio affirmed.