President to launch Rotiklot dam project in eastern border region
In this article (5)
President Joko Widodo is scheduled to conduct the groundbreaking for the Rotiklot dam development project in West Timor during his visit to the region on December 20 and 28.
The event is very important as the Rotiklot dam will be the third-largest after Tilong and Raknamo dams in the district of Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara, and the largest in the districts of Belu and Malaka,” Frans Lebu Raya, the governor of East Nusa Tenggara province, remarked here on Wednesday.
“Currently, the technical team is still finalizing the agenda of the head of state in connection with the groundbreaking event, including the location for the ceremony,” he noted.
The construction of the dam, worth Rp450 billion, will be completed in three years using funds from the national budget.
“The cornerstone will be laid this year to mark the start of the construction work and will be completed in 2017 to serve the needs of the people,” he explained.
Besides flood control, the dam is also designed for meeting electricity needs, agriculture, and tourism, he stated.
“Once the dam is built, the people must utilize it optimally to improve their welfare,” he noted.
The East Nusa Tenggara provincial government has proposed the development of six dams to overcome the water shortage problem in the region and to deal with the El Nino weather phenomenon.
“The six dams, include Kolhua in Kupang city, Raknamo in Kupang district, Rotiklot in Belu district, Temef in Timor Tengah Selatan, Napunggete in Sikka, and Lambo in Nagekeo,” Andre Koreh, the head of the provinces public works service, stated at a separate occasion.
He said the projects have already been included in the plan of the ministry of public works, and so, they will be realized in stages based on the availability of the budget.
He pointed out that the region requires around 1.5 million cubic meters of water to meet the needs of the people during the dry season, although water supply is abundant during the rainy season, and hence, the dams are needed.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the expected completion date for the Rotiklot dam project?
What is the expected completion date for the Rotiklot dam project?
The Rotiklot dam is scheduled to be completed in 2017. Construction is expected to take three years from the laying of the cornerstone, which will happen this year.
Q.What is the primary purpose of building the Rotiklot dam?
What is the primary purpose of building the Rotiklot dam?
The dam is designed to serve multiple purposes, including flood control, meeting electricity needs, supporting agriculture, and promoting tourism. It will help address water shortages.
Q.How much funding has been allocated for the Rotiklot dam's construction?
How much funding has been allocated for the Rotiklot dam's construction?
The construction of the Rotiklot dam is valued at Rp450 billion. These funds will be sourced from the national budget to cover the project's costs.
Q.What other dam projects are proposed for the East Nusa Tenggara province?
What other dam projects are proposed for the East Nusa Tenggara province?
The provincial government has proposed six dam developments to address water shortages. These include Kolhua, Raknamo, Rotiklot, Temef, Napunggete, and Lambo.
Reader pulse
How will this dam project impact regional retail?
17,247 votes so far