IKN Enters New Phase to Accelerate Infrastructure Development in the Capital Region

Jakarta – The development of the National Capital City (IKN) continues to show significant development by entering a new phase that aims to accelerate infrastructure development in the Capital Region. This phase is an important milestone in realizing IKN as a modern, environmentally friendly and sustainable government center.

The construction of the Nusantara Capital City (IKN) mega project continues to be accelerated, with the progress of IKN Phase I reaching 97.2% by the end of December 2024.

In its grand plan, IKN faces two main challenges, namely the transfer of State Civil Apparatus (ASN) and the operation of urban functions in 2025, as well as the completion of judicial and legislative infrastructure in 2028. The transfer of ASN is targeted to begin in April 2025.

Deputy Minister of Public Works (PU), Diana Kusumastuti, stated that this year it is targeted that 47 ASN residential towers will be completed. By 2024, it was recorded that around 27 towers had been completed. She is optimistic that all towers will be completed by April 2025.

In addition, the Detail Engineering Design (DED) for the auction of a number of judicial and legislative projects is being prepared. The basic design has been completed and will be followed up by the Indonesian Capital City Authority (OIKN). According to Diana, the auction process for legislative and judicial projects will most likely be carried out in the first quarter of 2025 after the funding is submitted by the Head of the IKN Authority, Basuki Hadimuljono.

Acting Deputy for Facilities and Infrastructure of the IKN Authority, Danis H. Sumadilaga, explained that the construction of the IKN is divided into three stages supported by the State Budget (APBN) of the Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR). Until the last week of December 2024, the progress of the first phase of construction from the PUPR State Budget reached 97.2% for Batch 1, 81.1% for Batch 2, and 32.1% for Batch 3. Meanwhile, projects with non-PUPR State Budget funding consist of 16 work packages with an average progress of 92%.

The progress of the construction of apartments or ASN housing includes 91.3% for ASN Housing 1, 85.3% for ASN Housing 2, 85.1% for ASN Housing 3, 87.8% for ASN Housing 4, 94.5% for BIN and Polri Housing, and 90.1% for Paspampres Housing. Overall, there will be a total of 47 towers, consisting of 31 towers for ASN, 7 towers for Polri and BIN personnel, and 9 flats for Paspampres. The progress of the Minister’s Official Landed House (RTJM) has reached 99.9% of the total 36 housing units.

In terms of accessibility, the construction of the toll road or toll road to the IKN also continues to show significant progress. The priority sections that are the focus of the work include the 3A Karangjoang-KKT Kariangau Toll Road along 13.4 km, with Package 1 progress reaching 93.4% and Package 2 at 53.4%. Segment 3B Kariangau-Simpang Tempadung along 7.33 km has been 100% completed for Package 1 and 52.8% for Package 2. Segment 5A Simpang Tempadung-Pulau Balang Bridge along 6.68 km recorded 99.2% progress.

With this development, the government is optimistic that the target of moving ASN and operating the IKN functionally in 2025 can be achieved, while also paving the way for accelerating the development of the next stages.
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