The Regent of Badung, who is the leader in charge of Bali’s biggest tourism resorts, including Canggu, Seminyak, Uluwatu, Kuta, and Nusa Dua, has issued more information regarding the construction of the South Bali Ring Road and his plans to develop a sea toll route to help alleviate tourism traffic in the region.
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Regent I Nyoman Giri Presta has confirmed that his plans to develop a transport route between I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport to Canggu will not damage the aesthetics of the area or the marine ecosystem.
This is because his plans are, in fact, for a boat lane rather than a road. His initial description of the project was widely believed to be a toll road and, failing that as an idea, a tram line, as he referred to the proposed transport route as a ‘sea toll road.’
The Regent has redefined his plans to confirm that he wants to develop a dedicated transportation lane between Bali Airport and Canggu for seafaring vehicles.
Regent Prasta spoke to reporters to confirm, “It’s not a toll road over the sea…it’s a sea toll road, so don’t be misunderstood. If we build a toll road over the sea, that means we build piles and build a road on top of them. It’s not like that.” He revealed he is already collaborating with third parties to bring this project to life.
He added, “Moreover, my children surf there [at Canggu’s beaches]. In fact, several areas have become surf training places. Don’t [want to] damage marine life. This sea highway is outside the surfing area”, stressed Regent Prasta.
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Regent Prasta has also spoken to the media about progress on the Badung South Ring Road, a project that many have felt has been moving too slowly.
The Badung South Ring Road (JLS) Project was initiated by Regent I Nyoman Giri Prasta and his Deputy I Ketut Suiasa, the project is set to be completed in 2025 though many fear that the construction work will not be finished in time.
Regent Prasta has revealed that funding is to blame for the slow progress on the ring road and that further land acquisition is necessary to keep the project on track.
Speaking at a public meeting for the Badung South Ring Road on Monday, 29th July, Regent Prasta said, “We carry out this land acquisition so that there are no residents who are not willing to release their land. So far, it’s very good.”
He has just allocated a further IDR 550 billion to land accusation for the project.
He added, “Astungkara, later Mr. President and Mr. Vice President, through the Ministry of PUPR later so that they can carry out programs that synergize between the center and regions in Bali, especially those in South Badung…Planning when it’s done, this [finishing date] I’m not going to target, but focus on doing it gradually. Hopefully sooner is better.”
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The Badung South Ring Road is set to be constructed in four stages with a total length of 34.7 kilometers.
Phase One will stretch from the Bali Mandara Toll Exit to Alas Arum Street and is set to span a length of about 13.2 kilometers. Phase Two will run from Alas Arum Road to Uluwatu Highway, which will be about 8.2 kilometers in length.
The Phase Three segment will be constructed from the Uluwatu Highway to Labuan Sait Road to Cemongkak Beach Road, which is set to be about 7.8 kilometers in length. The final phase, Phase Four, which connects Cemongkak Beach Road to the Green Jimbaran Area, will run for a length of about 5.5 kilometers.
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The need for the Badung South Ring Road is becoming evermore apparent to the local community, ex-pats, and tourists visiting the resorts of Uluwatu, Ungasan, Kutuh, and further around the Bukit Peninsula.
With rapid tourism development bringing a huge increase of tourists to the area, the supporting infrastructure has had no time to catch up.
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The road infrastructure is not able to support the growing number of vehicles on the roads, and there are a series of bottlenecks that cause significant traffic jams from the Jalan Bypass Road, through Jalan Labuan Sait and around the peninsula toward Ungasan and Kutuh.
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BaliEyeWitness...
Friday 2nd of August 2024
I missed something is it April Fools' Day already?
Shorty
Thursday 1st of August 2024
Like trying to nail jelly to a wall, busier than a one legged tap dancer.
If it doesn't have piers or superstructure, what the f#ck is a sea tollroad?
Does he mean a dedicated and tolled shipping lane? How the hell could you police or enforce it? How do you handle the many days of bad weather and sea conditions? How do you handle that a large proportion of flights are at night? You still have the problem of transport to the final destination - the hotel, villa, activity, restaurant...
But more importantly why divert time, funds and energy from the proposed rail system.
A fast boat from the airport to Canggu will have bugger all impact on Sunset Road traffic.
Another observation..
Why this focus on the airport? Yes it generates traffic, but the overwhelming volume is people going about their daily business.
How about spending your time concentrating on and expediting existing, needed and approved projects.
Thommo
Saturday 3rd of August 2024
@Shorty, it's a never ending comedy show. The ridiculousness and stupidity of even publicising the ideas is beyond embarassing. These so called authorities/ governance need to get down to Deus for open stage comedy hour. Their thinking and solutions are hilarious.
Exp
Friday 2nd of August 2024
@Shorty, You should be aware by now that pushing for "projects" and "secure" some initial funding is how gate keepers make their living. Completing a project is of no interest: just look at what happen to Gilimanuk toll road and the backstory there.
Firechef
Thursday 1st of August 2024
Promises Promises. Now if only the tourists tax money can be pried loose from the politicians pockets....
Wayan Mataram
Wednesday 31st of July 2024
Why don't consider to connect Canggu area-Airport Ngurah Rai and Uluwatu with tunnel/sea tunnel
Shorty
Thursday 1st of August 2024
@Wayan Mataram,
Why divert funds, energy and time away from the rail project?
Specialmoments
Wednesday 31st of July 2024
This boat lane will create more water surface pollution from motor oil, passenger trash, and an excess of noice that will damage forever the setting of these beaches.