Good News, Ministry Of PUPR Builds 10 5-Story Flats For KIT Batang Workers' Residence

JAKARTA - The Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR) has built 10 towers of flats for alternative residences for workers in the Batang Integrated Industrial Estate (KIT), Central Java Province.

Minister of PUPR Basuki Hadimuljono said that the construction of the KIT Batang flat which is not far from the workplace can make the mobility of workers more efficient so as to increase productivity.

"This is clear evidence that the Government is present in providing decent housing. We hope that we can improve the quality of life of the beneficiaries by having a more decent, healthy and comfortable home," said Basuki, in his statement, quoted from Antara, Thursday, June 9.

The KIT Batang Flat was built as many as 10 towers on an area of 5,735 square meters with a barrack type, so it can accommodate many workers.

The Director General (Dirjen) of Housing at the PUPR Ministry, Iwan Suprijanto, hopes that the use and designation of the flats will be clear and according to the plan.

"The construction of this flat is expected to encourage the development of the Integrated Industrial Estate in Central Java," said Iwan.

KIT Batang Flats are built as high as five floors for each building with a capacity of about 257 people each. The construction of the KIT Batang Flats is divided into three work packages, namely Package I with 4 towers as high as 5 floors with a total of 88 barracks units, Package II with 3 towers as high as 5 floors with a total of 66 barracks units, and Package III with 3 towers as high as 5 floors with a total of 66 barracks. unit 66 barracks.

The construction budget is sourced from the PUPR Ministry's APBN worth Rp351 billion.

Based on data recorded in the e-monitoring system of the Ministry of PUPR on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, the progress of the construction of flats is currently according to the work plan, namely for Package I at 93 percent, Package II at 87 percent and Package III at 80 percent.

Director of Flats, Directorate General of Housing, Ministry of PUPR Aswin Grandiarto Sukahar added that the construction of the KIT Batang Flats is a new pattern because it uses state land.

The government also provides public facilities to support the comfort of the residents, including environmental roads, clean water and sanitation networks, places of worship, and sports facilities.