Progress is 97 percent, HK is speeding up the completion of 45 Huntara in East Aceh

JAKARTA - PT Hutama Karya (Persero) or HK is trying to accelerate the completion of 45 temporary housing (huntara) in East Aceh Regency, Aceh. This step is a continuation of the collaboration of BUMN Karya under the coordination of Danantara, which targets the provision of fast but habitable huntara.

Executive Vice President (EVP) Corporate Secretary of Hutama Karya Mardiansyah said that the construction of the huntara by the company was centered in two strategic locations, namely in Arakundo Village, Simpang Ulim District, and Seumatang Village, Julok Ulim District.

For the first point, HK will prepare 35 housing units on an area of 960 square meters. Meanwhile, at the second point, at least 10 huntara units will be built on an area of 495 square meters.

"As of January 15, the construction progress of the huntara in these two villages has reached 97 percent. Our focus remains on the quality of the building and work safety, so that these residences are really safe when occupied by residents later," said Mardiansyah quoted from a written statement, Friday, January 16.

The huntara was designed not only as a shelter, but was equipped with adequate public facilities. Starting from toilets, prayer rooms and communal kitchens, so that social activities and daily life of residents can gradually recover.

Mardiansyah explained that the physical construction for 45 huntara units had been completed, including toilet facilities and communal areas.

Currently, the company is also completing the finishing and final cleaning work to ensure that the residence is fully functional.

According to Mardiansyah, the construction of the huntara in East Aceh also brought direct economic impact for the surrounding community. He said that the need for labor grew as the volume of construction work increased. Thus, opening up opportunities for local residents to participate.

"This participation not only accelerates the completion of housing, but also revives the pulse of the residents' economy in the midst of the post-disaster situation," he explained.

When it is completed, he continued, the use of the huntara will be coordinated directly by the local government (Pemda), the same as the huntara that has been handed over in Aceh Tamiang.