Siak Regency Government Opens Escalator Of Tengku Agung Bridge Tower As High As 73 Meters To The Public

The elevator is heading to one of the peaks of the Tengku Agung Sultanah Latifah Siak Bridge tower which is starting to operate. To enjoy it, visitors are subject to ticket rates. ANTARA/Bayu Agustari Adha

SIAK - The Regency Government (Pemkab) of Siak, Riau Province has started to open an elevator or escalator at one of the Tengku Agung Sultanah Latifah Bridge towers as high as 73 meters for the general public with ticket rates. Siak Regent Alfedri said that the opening of the escalator was a gift for the 24th Anniversary of Siak Regency, October 12, 2023. This is because this elevator further adds to the tourist attraction of Siak Regency. "This bridge was inaugurated in 2008. This elevator used a signal in 2012, but was stolen by people. Now it has been made manually and is now reopening during the 24th anniversary of Siak, this is the most beautiful gift to welcome the 25-year-old anniversary," he said at the opening ceremony, quoted from Antara, Thursday, October 12. With this elevator, it will have a double effect on the economy and the welfare of the community. It can be in the form of lodging, culinary, and transportation. Head of the Public Works and Settlements Office of Siak Irving Kahar added that this elevator operates from morning to 17.00 WIB. However, if there are special guests, it is possible to operate at night. "People who want to enjoy it, first pay for tickets that will become local revenue. For local adults Rp. 30 thousand and children Rp. 20 thousand, children are limited to a height of at least 120 centimeters and under parental protection. Meanwhile, foreign tourists are Rp. 75 thousand," he also said.

He said this elevator is different from usual because it is outside, to be precise next to the TASL Bridge tower pole. The number of people in the elevator is limited to 5-6 people and when the above is given 15 minutes then comes down to alternate with other visitors. "From above, there is a room for photos and selling bottled water while enjoying the Siak River and Siak City from a height," he said again.