Indonesia: IKN Development Progress Getting Closer to Target

Jakarta – The first phase of development of the Indonesian National Capital (IKN) has shown significant progress. Regarding this, the Acting Deputy for Facilities and Infrastructure of the IKN Authority, Danis H. Sumadilaga, explained that this project is divided into several batches that show progress according to target.

“In the last week of December 2024, the progress of the first phase of development funded by the PUPR APBN has been recorded as follows: Batch 1 reached 97.2%, Batch 2 81.1%, and Batch 3 32.1%,” he said.

Danis also highlighted projects that use non-APBN funding, where the average progress reached 92%.

He added that the construction of housing for State Civil Apparatus (ASN) and other personnel was running smoothly.

“ASN housing has shown significant progress, with ASN Housing 1 reaching 91.3%, ASN Housing 2 at 85.3%, ASN Housing 3 reaching 85.1%, and ASN Housing 4 at 87.8%,” said Danis.

Meanwhile, housing for the State Intelligence Agency (BIN) and the National Police has reached 94.5%, and Paspampres housing is at 90.1%.

The Ministerial Official Landed Housing (RTJM) project is also almost complete.

“The progress of RTJM construction has reached 99.9%, with a total of 36 housing units to be prepared for state officials,” he added.

In addition, of the total 47 towers planned, the government is optimistic that all will be completed on time.

In the infrastructure sector, the construction of access roads to the IKN is also being accelerated. Several segments have shown satisfactory results.

“The 3A Karangjoang-KKT Kariangau Toll Road has reached 93.4% progress for Package 1 and 53.4% ​​for Package 2. Meanwhile, Segment 5A Simpang Tempadung to Pulau Balang Bridge has recorded 99.2% progress,” explained Danis.

Deputy Minister of Public Works, Diana Kusumastuti, emphasized that the government is committed to completing the construction of ASN housing according to target.

“This year, 47 towers should have been completed. God willing, everything will be completed by April 2025,” said Diana.

She ensured that this acceleration was carried out so that ASN could be immediately transferred to the IKN.

Meanwhile, Secretary General of the Ministry of Public Works, Zainal Fatah, explained that basic infrastructure such as drinking water and access roads continue to be accelerated.

“Several projects, such as the State Palace and the Coordinating Ministry office building, have been completed, while access roads to the airport are still in the completion stage,” he said.

He ensured that basic infrastructure would be ready to support ASN who would move to the IKN in 2025.

With progress that is getting closer to the target, the government is optimistic that the functionalization of the Core Government Center Area (KIPP) will begin as planned in 2025.

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