WIKA Has Completed The Construction Of The Kuwil-Kawangkoan Dam In North Minahasa

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Deputy Manager for the Kuwil-Kawangkoan Dam Project, North Minahasa Regency, Bismayoedi M, said PT Wijaya Karya (WIKA) had completed the construction of a dam capable of reducing flooding in Manado City, North Sulawesi.

"Approximately six years the Kawangkoan Kuwil Dam has been completed," said Bismayoedi, in Manado, quoted from Antara, Thursday, February 2.

The construction of the largest dam that can accommodate water volumes of around 26.89 million cubic meters is divided into three packages.

"It is estimated that the budget that has been absorbed to build this dam is IDR 1.9 trillion," he said again.

Bismayoedi explained that the construction of the Kuwil Kawangkoan Dam in the northern tip of Sulawesi has several functions, namely reducing flooding in Manado City (main function), as well as providing raw water for Manado City, North Minahasa Regency and Bitung City.

Next, this dam can provide electricity and become a cultural tourist destination that is able to move the economy of the surrounding community.

"After being inaugurated, the dam's work has been practically completed, now it remains only in the pattern of dam operations and maintenance," he also said.

After being inaugurated by President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) a few weeks ago, PT WIKA did not have any additional work that was directed by the Head of State.

"In general, we have completed the Kuwil Kawangkoan Dam," he said.

The order through the Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR) is to build a national strategic project in North Sulawesi, namely the Manado-Bitung Toll Road, and the Kuwil Kawangkoan Dam (both have been inaugurated), only the Lolak Dam in Bolaang Mongondow Regency.