Indonesia to build circuit for MotoGP in West Nusa Tenggara
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Indonesia will construct an international circuit for MotoGP in West Nusa Tenggara province of central parts of the nation, an official said here on Tuesday.
An agreement on the construction of the sport facility had been inked, involving a French investor, said Edwin Darmasetiawan, Director for Indonesia Tourism Development Corporation, reports Xinhua news agency
“The commitment is clear, construction of a circuit for MotoGP in Lombok,” he said.
The circuit would be constructed on 120 hectare of land in Lombok of the province, the director said.
The construction is expected to be completed in 2019, said Darmasetiawan.
The project requires funding of 13 trillion rupiah (some $1.049 billion), he added.
The director said that the new facility is expected to help attract more foreign tourist to the province.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific location within West Nusa Tenggara province is planned for the new MotoGP circuit?
Which specific location within West Nusa Tenggara province is planned for the new MotoGP circuit?
The circuit is planned to be constructed on 120 hectares of land in Lombok, which is part of the West Nusa Tenggara province. This area is described as being in the central parts of the nation.
Q.What is the estimated cost to build this new MotoGP circuit, and who is involved in financing it?
What is the estimated cost to build this new MotoGP circuit, and who is involved in financing it?
The project requires funding of 13 trillion rupiah, which is equivalent to approximately $1.049 billion. An agreement for the construction has been signed, involving a French investor.
Q.When is the new MotoGP circuit in West Nusa Tenggara expected to be finished?
When is the new MotoGP circuit in West Nusa Tenggara expected to be finished?
The construction of the new international circuit for MotoGP is expected to be completed in 2019. This timeline was provided by Edwin Darmasetiawan, Director for Indonesia Tourism Development Corporation.
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