Bahlil Wants To Build An Industrial Estate In Lebak, Regent Prepares 3,000 Hectares Of Land

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JAKARTA - Minister of Investment / Head of Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Bahlil Lahadalia pays special attention to the development of the westernmost province of Java Island, Lebak, Banten. Because this district also has the same potential as the area of Batang Regency, Central Java with the flagship Integrated Industrial Area (KIT).

There is an area of 3000 hectares in Cileles Industrial Estate that is ready to be used, so it can be developed to attract investors. The location is located 300 meters from the Cileles toll gate plan and 6 kilometers from the Bojong toll gate plan.

Bahlil said that the Ministry of Investment /BKPM not only has an obligation to facilitate investors who will try in Indonesia but also encourage infrastructure and investment support facilities. The number of industrial estates in Indonesia will increase options for investors, as well as improve Indonesia's competitiveness compared to other countries.

"We will create a master plan for the development of Integrated Industrial Estate in Lebak. Will be pushed like KIT Rod. Access near Bojong toll gate (Serang-Panimbang Phase 2) is completed in 2023", he said, in an official statement, quoted Monday, May 10.

In addition, Bahlil said, Lebak also has opportunities for the development of fishery pilot projects, especially catfish, using technology. The concept will empower the surrounding community with a core plasma system. The available land is 13 hectares.

Bahlil said that the construction of the Serang-Panimbang toll road could open up new economic areas. Because it opens connectivity between Jakarta-Cilegon-Rangkasbitung in the Banten region.

"The existence of industrial estates here will increase economic activity in the Lebak region, create jobs, and empower businesses around", he said.

Based on BKPM data, Banten Province ranked as the fourth largest investment destination in the first quarter of 2021 with an investment value of IDR 14.8 trillion. The value consists of Domestic Investment (PMDN) of IDR 7.0 trillion, while Foreign Investment (PMA) of IDR 7.8 trillion.

During the period 20160-quarter I 2021, the realization of investment in Lebak Regency amounted to IDR 7.5 trillion. This value is in the position of 7 out of 8 districts/cities in Banten Province. The top three investment realizations in Banten Province are in Tangerang Regency of IDR 87.27 trillion; Cilegon City IDR 84.33 trillion; and Serang Regency of IDR 37.99 trillion.

Lebak prepares 3,000 hectares of land for industrial development

Lebak Regent Iti Octavia Jayabaya supports the development of industrial estates to realize the growth of new economic centers. To improve the welfare of the people in this area.

Furthermore, she said the development of industrial estates can certainly give birth to a new cluster of economic centers in the Lebak Regency. Thus encouraging the improvement of the welfare of the local community.

She said the local government has now provided an area of 3,000 hectares to be used as a development site for industrial estates. Where the industrial area will be assisted by the Ministry of Investment.

"We are utilizing Serang-Panimbang toll road that is connected to Jabotabek area for the development of industrial areas", she said, quoted by Antara.

According to Iti Octavia, the advantages of the Lebak Regency is very strategic because the area is close to the center of the National Capital and there are also transportation infrastructures including railways, Cilegon Port, and Soekarno-Hatta airport.

In addition, it also has a mains electricity network in Surabaya Cilegon, Labuan and if there is a substation in Cijaku then the southern Lebak area does not experience power outages again. Another advantage, she said, Lebak regency has a large water supply from the Karian Reservoir area there are also two watersheds Ciliman and Cidurian.