IKN Nusantara, New History To Create New Civilizations

JAKARTA - Minister of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR) Basuki Hadimuljono said the construction of the National Capital City (IKN) of the Archipelago was a new history to realize a new civilization.

For this reason, he wants to produce quality infrastructure works in the development of IKN. He wants all parties to have a strong spirit to carry out their duties as well as possible.

"We want to produce quality infrastructure works that pay attention to the environment," said Basuki Hadimuljono in his statement, as quoted from Antara, Saturday, October 22.

"I really want to implement that new history," he continued.

The government through the Ministry of PUPR has started the construction of basic infrastructure to support the Central Government Core Area (KIPP) of IKN Nusantara, in East Kalimantan.

The infrastructure and basic facilities prepared include roads and bridges, drainage, raw water intake, as well as housing for workers and regional land preparation.

The development of the Nusantara IKN infrastructure is carried out in stages by carrying out the concept of Future Smart Forest City of Indonesia'. So, development still pays attention to environmental aspects.

In the early stages of 2022-2024, the development that will be a priority includes KIPP covering an area of 6,671 hectares.

The Ministry of PUPR has started the physical construction of basic infrastructure including dam construction, work roads/logistics of IKN, construction of Ring Road Sepaku, IKN Toll Road Karangjoang Segment - Kariangau, Kariangau - Simpang Tempadung, and Simpang Tempadung - Balang Island Bridge.

Previously, President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) emphasized that all parties should not hesitate and hesitate with IKN Nusantara, because the long-term project until 2045 has a strong legal basis and political support.

President Jokowi explained that Law Number 3/2022 concerning IKN had been approved by 93 percent of the factions in the DPR.

The President explained that moving the capital city from DKI Jakarta to IKN Nusantara is not just moving the ministry building or the Presidential Palace and Vice President, but creating a new work culture and mindset. IKN will be built to become a smart future city based on forests and nature.