Telecommunication Tower Construction Controversy, DLH Mukomuko Admits Environmental Permits Don't Exist
MUKOMUKO - The development of telecommunication infrastructure in Mukomuko Regency, especially the construction of telecommunication towers in Sungai Ipuh II Village, Selagan Raya District, has drawn controversy. Until now, environmental permits for projects have not been issued."We don't have any environmental permits from us yet. Since the implementation of the Electronicly Integrated Business Licensing system through the Online Single Submission (OSS), the obligation for business permits has been transferred to the Mukomuko Regency Investment and Licensing Service (DPMP)," said Acting Head of the Mukomuko Regency Environment Agency Budi Yanto in Mukomuko, quoted from Antara, Sunday, February 11.Controversy arose when a number of residents of Sungai Ipuh II Village rejected the construction of the tower, arguing that they were not involved in the licensing process and worried about potential hazards that could threaten the safety of local residents.In the OSS system implemented, according to Yanto, businesses no longer require recommendations from neighbors or village heads, simply by registering online using an ID card."Until now there has been no proposal for making environmental permits in DLH," added Yanto.Meanwhile, the Head of the Mukomuko Regency DPMP, Juni Kurnia Diana, confirmed that the provider who built the telecommunications tower had obtained an OSS permit."The permit is given after confirming that there are no more problems related to the location of the land, which means that the land has become owned by the company," said Juni.However, the refusal from the local community is considered a form of rejection of investment entering the regions. June emphasized that companies that deal directly with local residents should solve existing problems.This case highlights the importance of coordination and communication between local governments, companies, and the local community in infrastructure development.
Clarity regarding the licensing process and the environmental impact of infrastructure development such as telecommunication towers is the key to realizing sustainable development and being accepted by all parties.