JAKARTA - The Ministry of Public Works (PU) continues to intensify the construction of raw water boreholes to meet the needs of clean water for the people in Aceh Tamiang Regency after the flood disaster.
Minister PU Dody Hanggodo emphasized that the provision of clean water is one of the main priorities in post-disaster handling because it is directly related to health, comfort, and the sustainability of social activities of the community.
"Post-disaster recovery not only concerns the repair of damaged infrastructure, but also ensures that people regain access to basic needs, especially clean water. Worship facilities, health services, and temporary housing must immediately function normally so that residents can return to activities safely and decently," said Dody in a statement reported by ANTARA, Wednesday, January 7.
Until January 5, 2026, drilling activities have shown significant progress with an average drilling depth reaching an elevation of 70 to 105 meters, adjusting to the local geological conditions which indeed require a relatively deep target depth, namely 100 to 150 meters.
In Manyak Payed District, the drilling of a bore hole at the Simpang Lhee Mosque has reached a depth of 82 meters and is currently entering the construction phase and has started operating to serve the clean water needs of the surrounding community. Meanwhile, in Meurandeh Village, the drilling process of the pilot hole has reached a depth of 88 meters from the planned 90 meters and is being prepared for the reaming stage as part of the construction of a permanent well.
At the Kuala Simpang Sub-district Office, the drilling has reached a depth of 77 meters from the planned 80 meters. Based on the results of the hydrogeological study, this location has aquifer potential at a depth of 23-35 meters and above 150 meters, so the work will continue gradually to ensure the sustainability of the water source. This location is included in the priority list prepared for the construction phase.
In Banda Mulia District, drilling at the Al Ikhlas Mosque in Gampong Sukajadi has reached a depth of 72 meters from the target of 100 meters, with the potential aquifer being in the range of 39-78 meters.
Meanwhile, drilling at TK Nurul Ikhlas Telaga Meuku II, Sidomulyo has reached pilot holesedalam 82 meters from the planned 100 meters and shows aquifer indications at the same depth, so it is projected to enter the construction phase soon.
Meanwhile, in Karang Baru District, drilling at the Datok Gampong Menanggini Office has only reached pilot holes in 25 meters from the planned 60 meters and is temporarily hampered by damage to the drilling tool.
To ensure the accuracy of the drilling point and depth, the PU Ministry has carried out geoelectric survey activities at a number of locations, including Gelung Village, Seruway District, Meurandeh Village, Manyak V Payed District, Tenggulun District (two locations), Padang Linggis, Pante Cempa, Bandar Khalifah Hulu, and Ronggoh.
In addition, today an additional geoelectric survey has also been carried out for several proposed locations, including in Manyak Payed and the District Attorney's Office, as well as the addition of two backup locations as a precautionary measure.
A number of points that have been planned to enter the construction preparation stage of the well include Meurandeh Village, the Kuala Simpang Sub-district Office, TK Nurul Ikhlas Banda Mulia, and Matang Teupah Village, while waiting for the readiness of the logging, reaming, and well construction teams.
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