In Monitoring Moeldoko For IKN Nusantara Infrastructure Development In Accordance With The Stages

Presidential Chief of Staff Dr. Moeldoko reviewed the development of IKN Nusantara infrastructure Thursday 9 February. (KSP)

Presidential Chief of Staff Dr. Moeldoko accompanied by Deputy I KSP Febry Calvin Tetelepta and Head of the IKN Nusantara Infrastructure Development Task Force Danis Sumadilaga, reviewed the development of the state capital (IKN) infrastructure in North Penajam Paser Regency, Thursday, February 2.

During his field visit, Moeldoko saw firsthand the construction of central government infrastructure from the Palace View Substation. Namely covering the Presidential Palace and the Ministry's office.

Moeldoko said, although there were a number of obstacles related to weather factors, IKN infrastructure development went well and according to the established stages.

"Information from the Kasatgas progress of construction is already fifteen percent," said Moeldoko.

On that occasion, Moeldoko emphasized that President Joko Widodo has an extraordinary spirit in the development of the new nation's capital in East Kalimantan. For this reason, all parties must provide support so that IKN development can be realized quickly.

"The development of this IKN will be a lever for the growth of the economy and other sectors. This must be understood by all parties. So no one should take advantage of this momentum to disrupt the development process," he said.

Apart from seeing the construction of the central government infrastructure, Moeldoko also toured the residence for construction workers and the Sepaku Semoi dam.

"Residentials for workers are very worthy. This makes me even more confident that IKN development can be completed quickly," he concluded.

For information, the government has a plan to build the state capital city (IKN) of the archipelago in East Kalimantan from 2022 to 2045. The development stage is divided into five stages.

The first phase in 2022 - 2024 focuses on building basic infrastructure starting from the provision of drinking water, electricity to waste management.

Phase II in 2025-2029, namely the construction of the core area. Such as public transportation facilities, both primary and secondary.

Phase III development in 2030-2034 includes the development of industrial areas and other sectors. While phase IV and V were carried out in 2035-2039 and 2040-2045, respectively.

"In the final stages, IKN achieved net zero-carbon emissions and one hundred percent renewable energy, developed sustainable industry, and became the leading city in the world in terms of competitiveness," explained the Head of the IKN Nusantara Infrastructure Development Task Force, Danis Sumadilaga, after Dr Moeldoko gave an explanation.