Complete The Benoa Port Project, PTPP Runs A Number Of Innovations

Benoa Port in Bali. (Photo: Doc. PTPP)

JAKARTA - The completion of the construction of the Benoa Port shows the commitment of PT PP (Persero) Tbk (PTPP) in building quality and sustainable infrastructure. PTPP plays a major role in the development of Benoa Port, including the construction and design work of dredging shipping lanes and B package pools at Benoa Port, as well as the completion of the work of the basic infrastructure facility for the dumping zone I - Bali Maritime Tourism Hub.

The Minister of SOEs, Erick Thohir, during his visit to Benoa Harbor, is optimistic that this project will increase the number of visitors to international tourists by 1.5 times and domestically by 2 times.

"Big ships that were previously unable to get closer, can now get closer," said Erick.

On another occasion, the Mayor of Denpasar, IGN Jaya Negara, expressed his hope that the Benoa Port could be useful for the benefit of the Balinese people, especially Denpasar City. The port, which is designed to become the center of this integrated maritime activity, has been completed with progress reaching 100%. Good thing is that the completion of this development, accompanied by a number of classy innovations.

PTPP Corporate Secretary Joko Raharjo revealed that the Benoa Port project is not only infrastructure development, but is also an effort to improve connectivity, support tourism, and strengthen the regional economy. The completion of the Benoa Port construction clearly shows the class of PTPP as one of the most trusted construction companies in the country.

It's nothing, said Joko, in its construction work, this state-owned construction company carried out a number of innovations. He revealed, including the Deck On Pile Work which is a solution for the implementation of access road work in mangrove areas, so that they can flow into mangrove existing areas.

"Another innovation is the use of metal material at the Statue Work so that it can show more architectural details as well as local wisdom where the island of Bali is one of the cultural centers of sculpture crafts," said Joko, in a written statement, Monday, February 3.

In an effort to create an environmentally friendly port, the Benoa Port project also involves rehabilitation activities for coastal ecosystems. This is done through replanting mangroves affected by projects as well as conservation efforts and coral reef transplantation.

It is also important to note that Benoa Port is designed to become an integrated center of maritime activity, in addition to facilitating cross-sectoral collaboration to encourage tourism-based economic growth in Bali.

As a result, by becoming a tourism hub and a gateway for the maritime industry, the Benoa Port is expected to be able to become a catalyst in developing a synergistic business ecosystem, supporting Bali's economic growth in a sustainable manner.

"So, through the Benoa Port project, PTPP has shown its commitment to building quality and sustainable infrastructure," concluded Joko.