Rising High Waves, Officers Set Up Signs Prohibiting Building Construction On The South Coast Of Bantul

A high wave hits a business building on the southern coast of Bantul, DIY, Saturday, July 16. (BETWEEN-screenshots)

DIY - The Bantul Regency Government has banned the construction of buildings on the southern shore following high waves that impacted buildings in the Depok Beach area, Parangtritis.

"Last night, signs were posted at several points regarding the prohibition on constructing buildings on the shoreline," said Head of the Bantul Tourism Office Kwintarto Heru Prabowo responding to high waves in Bantul, Yogyakarta Special Region (DIY), quoted from Antara, Monday, July 18.

According to him, related to the coastal border and coastal zoning which is a building-free area, it will soon be discussed with the DIY local government and the community, considering that there are already a number of buildings standing.

"But for those that we have not yet banned, at least it has become a 'warning', because the government must always prioritize safety, for the convenience of tourists and also friends when doing economic activities on the beach," he said.

Thus, he said, later in constructing buildings, both places of business and for other tourist activities, they must pay attention to the safe distance from the highest point of sea tide.

"Distance needs to be considered and all must be able to work together, because if not at the time it is not the government that will be harmed, but all, be it business actors, tourists, this is not expected, we try to make it conducive," he said.

Kwintarto said that the high waves that hit the southern waters of Yogyakarta and hit business buildings, including at Depok Beach on Saturday, July 16, received the government's attention, so that in the future it is necessary to take steps to arrange the buildings.

"The regent of Bantul and the governor of DIY were very responsive, and ordered us to be monitored and coordinated so that it is maintained, kept safe, and must be followed by arrangements so that points or places where buildings should not be erected in the future do not allow dangerous buildings," he said.

He added, "So I think Ngarso Dalem (Governor of DIY) is very concerned about economic growth, but prioritizing safety is far more important, that's what we mean and must strive for together," he concluded.