South Aceh accelerates infrastructure work ahead of rainy season

The South Aceh Regency government is fast-tracking the use of additional regional transfer funds (TKD) to bolster essential infrastructure, aiming to complete priority projects before the onset of the rainy season. This proactive approach is designed to ensure that the benefits of these developments are realized by the community more swiftly.

The regency targets a budget realization of over 50% for infrastructure projects funded by the TKD by August 2026. Of the approximately Rp51.6 billion in additional TKD received, Rp26.1 billion has been earmarked for infrastructure. Currently, Rp9.9 billion, or about 37.9%, of this allocation has been realized.

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We aim for over 50% realization this August so that the budget is absorbed quickly and field work is completed promptly. Time is running short before the rainy season, so all work needs to be expedited.

According to Skar Fharaby, Acting Head of the Public Works and Spatial Planning Agency, the allocated funds are directed towards critical projects. These include the normalization of the Krueng Trumon river, the construction of a bridge in Seuneubok Puntho, and the development of an irrigation network in Padang Harapan Village. "We aim for over 50% realization this August so that the budget is absorbed quickly and field work is completed promptly. Time is running short before the rainy season, so all work needs to be expedited," Fharaby stated.

The normalization of Krueng Trumon is considered urgent due to its vital role in supplying water to agricultural areas. Addressing sedimentation is expected to improve water flow, reduce overflow risks, and protect farming activities. Flood control efforts are further strengthened by the construction of a 3,800-meter drainage system in Padang Harapan Village, which residents hope will alleviate recurring flooding during periods of heavy rainfall. Nur Diayati, a resident, expressed her hope: "Hopefully, after the drainage is built, our village will not flood again. Flooding happens almost every year. With the drainage, we hope the water will flow directly."

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Hopefully, after the drainage is built, our village will not flood again. Flooding happens almost every year. With the drainage, we hope the water will flow directly.