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Infrastructure to host Sail Tomini to be readied on time

By Rajiv MenonIndonesia
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The infrastructure necessary to host the upcoming international maritime event of Sail Tomini 2015 will be readied on time, stated Director General of Cipta Karya of the Public Works and Housing Ministry Andreas Suhono.

“The supporting infrastructure for hosting Sail Tomini is 90 percent ready, and it will be completed on time,” Suhono noted in a written statement here on Tuesday.

According to Suhono, the yard for hosting Sail Tominis main event and the infrastructure for providing accommodation to tourists are almost ready and expected to be completed on time.

He pointed out that the basic infrastructure for providing accommodation includes wastewater infrastructure, integrated sanitation infrastructure, and a communal wastewater treatment plant through a community-based sanitation program, an integrated waste treatment plant, a primary drainage system for special areas, and a water supply system.

Parigi Moutong Deputy District Head Badrun Nggai remarked in Palu, Central Sulawesi, recently that the construction of infrastructure and facilities for hosting Sail Tominis main event in Parigi Moutong district was 90 percent complete.

“The construction of facilities and infrastructure for hosting Sail Tominis main event on September 19, 2015, is 90 percent complete,” Nggai remarked last Saturday.

He noted that all work will be accelerated and completed on time.

The main event of the international maritime event of Sail Tomini will be attended by President Joko Widodo and some 10 thousand guests.

Central Sulawesi Governor Longki Djanggola emphasized that Sail Tomini is an international maritime event organized to promote tourism in Central Sulawesi province, situated in the heart of the island of Sulawesi.

The governor stated that the success of Sail Tomini is expected to boost tourist visits to various attractions in Central Sulawesi and to increase foreign exchange earnings for the country.

Therefore, he urged the public to participate in supporting the smooth operations, security, and success of the event.

“Let us all work together to maintain security and order, so that this important event can run smoothly and successfully,” the governor remarked.

Questions & Answers

Q.

What is the primary purpose of hosting the Sail Tomini event?

A.

Sail Tomini is organised to promote tourism in Central Sulawesi province. Its success is expected to boost tourist visits and increase foreign exchange earnings for the country.

Q.

Which specific infrastructure elements are being prepared for accommodating tourists?

A.

The basic infrastructure includes wastewater infrastructure, integrated sanitation, a communal wastewater treatment plant, an integrated waste treatment plant, a primary drainage system, and a water supply system.

Q.

Who are the key figures mentioned as involved in the preparations for Sail Tomini?

A.

Director General Andreas Suhono from the Public Works and Housing Ministry, Parigi Moutong Deputy District Head Badrun Nggai, and Central Sulawesi Governor Longki Djanggola are mentioned.

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