JAKARTA - Vice President (Wapres) Gibran Rakabuming Raka reviewed the progress of the construction of the Bulango Ulu Dam in Bone Bolango Regency, Gorontalo, Friday, to ensure that the completion of this national strategic project is carried out according to plan.
The Vice President seemed to listen to the presentation of representatives of the Ministry of Public Works (PU) regarding the development of the dam which has reached 94.99 percent. The dam was built to support flood control, raw water supply, and water needs for the community.
"So far, where is it (the water) from?" asked Gibran while listening to an explanation about the construction of the dam as reported by ANTARA, Friday, June 19.
The question is answered by the community today by utilizing the water supply from the Alale and Lomaya Dams.
On this occasion, a number of remaining works were also discussed, including the completion of the dam body and the initial filling of the reservoir (impounding).
In addition, the additional budget needs to complete a number of supporting works to ensure the dam can operate optimally are also discussed.
Previously, the Vice President arrived in Gorontalo on Friday to review the Bulango Ulu Dam.
The Vice President is also scheduled to open the 2026 XVII National Farmers and Fishermen Week (PENAS) on Saturday (20/6).
Before visiting Gorontalo, Gibran on Thursday (18/6) carried out a working visit to East Nusa Tenggara to review the implementation of the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program at two locations in Ende Regency.
The visit to NTT is part of the Vice President's series of working visits to a number of regions on June 18-21, 2026.
After Gorontalo, the Vice President is scheduled to continue his visit to West Papua to review the Ransiki Cocoa Production Center in South Manokwari Regency and open the XIV National Church Choir Festival (Pesparawi) in Manokwari.
On the last day of his working visit, the Vice President will head to South Papua through Asmat Regency to review a number of public facilities, including the Asmat Museum of Culture and Progress, Sagu Field School, Agats Hospital, and the Holy Cross Cathedral Church.
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