In 2021, The Construction Of The Railway In Kalimantan Can Finally Be Carried Out

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JAKARTA - One of the national strategic projects (PSN) set by the central government in infrastructure development in the Central Kalimantan Province, namely the construction of railroads is expected to be implemented starting in 2021.

"Regarding the construction of the last railroad, we had a meeting. The obstacle yesterday was the difference in nomenclature, the last Presidential Regulation on PSN was issued, the nomenclature has been adjusted," said Acting Head of the Central Kalimantan Transportation Agency, Yulindra Dedy, quoted from Antara, Monday, December 28.

Yulindra said, it is hoped that by 2021 it can enter the ground breaking stage related to the construction of this railroad. Previously it was targeted for 2019, but was constrained by nomenclature and others so that the process was delayed.

As for the adjustments that have been made, previously Puruk Cahu Murung Raya Regency went straight to Batanjung, Kapuas Regency. Now it has been adjusted to the existing contract, the construction of the Puruk Cahu-Batanjung railway through Bangkuang.

"The first phase, Puruk Cahu-Bangkuang, has already held a meeting and discussed the contract addendum," he added.

Furthermore, in the coming year, considering that DPRD members are still new, there must be political guarantee from the Ministry of Finance, one of which must be a proposal for support from the regional head and the DPRD.

"What is being pursued now is an agreement between the DPRD and regional heads," said Yulindra.

If according to the PSN target, the next 2024 railroad should be able to function and be utilized.

Currently, the various necessary steps have been completed, starting from a clear lease-to-use area permit from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK), to the determination of a route or tract by the Ministry of Transportation.

He further explained that if he refers to the initial contract, the focus of this railroad transportation will be the transportation of natural resources (SDA), but in the future it will also be directed to passenger transportation.