Manokwari Residents Start To Get Compensation For Sanggeng Market Development And Borarsi RTP, Parts Of The Land Has Not Been Validated

The Regent of Manokwari Hermus Indou witnessed firsthand the initial process of paying compensation for land for the construction of Sanggeng Market and Borarsi RTP, Wednesday 9 August. (Between)

WEST PAPUA - The Manokwari Regency Government (Pemkab) has begun to pay compensation for land for residents affected by the construction of Sanggeng Market and the Bolarsi public open space (RTP).

"Let's support the local government and ensure that the construction of Sanggeng Market and the Borarsi RTP can be carried out properly so that Manokwari progresses from other regions in Indonesia," said the Regent of Manokwari, Hermus Indou, when he witnessed firsthand the initial process of paying the compensation in Manokwari, West Papua, Wednesday, August 9, which was confiscated by Antara.

Although not all land parcel owners at the location can be validated, Hermus hopes that the affected residents will immediately carry out administrative management so that compensation is immediately paid.

"Thanks already there, let's accept it with joy and welcome it with good readiness," he said.

Hermus explained that Sanggeng Market and the Borarsi RTP are national strategic projects. The development has been fought for to meet the needs of the community. Because the number of traders in Sanggeng Market has reached thousands of people, so a representative market is needed.

The Sanggeng Market and RTP are symbols of the welfare and progress of community civilizations in Papua. This civilization transformation is the gateway for other changes that will be achieved by Manokwari," he said.

Assistant I of the Manokwari Regional Secretary, Wanto explained, the Manokwari Regency Government allocated a budget of Rp140 billion for land compensation for residents affected by the construction of Sanggeng Market and Borarsi RTP.

There are many fields of land that have been acquired. In Borarsi there are 16 fields, in Sanggeng there are many. Currently, it is still being validated again, because the land certificate documents are in their own name, some are still in the name of other people. That's what we have to make sure of the documents first," said Wanto.

Wanto explained, the value of compensation paid to the public is in accordance with the calculation of the Public Appraisal Service Office (KJPP). The deadline for payment of compensation is no later than next year.

Head of the land acquisition section of the Manokwari Land Office, Williany F Alfons explained, only two land parcel owners were paid today. Other residents are asked to immediately submit proof of land ownership to be matched immediately between the name and size of the land parcel so that the government can immediately make payments.

The compensation payment is calculated based on the parcels of land and buildings or objects attached above or underground, such as plants, wells, to septic tanks are also calculated, "said Williany.

Meanwhile, the Chairman of the Catholic Education and School Foundation (YPPK) Manokwari, Yosep Yan Karmadi, represented the Manokwari Diocese whose land was affected, stated that his party was ready to support government programs.

From Keusukupan there are school buildings and houses. But what is paid is a new compensation for the school building. We hope for attention from the government so that higher priority educational facilities. From us, there is also no problem wanting to compensate in the form of money or building form. The important thing is that there is an agreement," he said.