Seminyak Beachfront Renovation Works Will Improve Bali Tourist Vacations 

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The Badung Regency Government has confirmed that construction is now underway to renovate a massive section of Seminyak’s Batu Belig Beach and surrounding coastline.

The iconic coastal resort has experienced beach erosion and requires a new paved beachwalk in order for local communities and tourists to navigate the area safely and comfortably. 

The project will see the Badung Regency Government invest IDR 44 billion into renovations across the Kerobokan Beach Area with a specific focus on Batu Belig Beach.

Leaders have been calling the work a ‘mega project’ that will see the development of essential coastal erosion preventions and the development of a jogging track, a new cafe, the erection of beach statues, and more.  

The Deputy Regent of Badung, Ketut Suiasa, visited Batu Belig Beach along with the Acting Deputy Governor Surya Suamba to assess the situation in person.

Leaders in Badung are making an effort to be seen at the beginning of big construction projects as community and tourist concerns grow over projects such as the Uluwatu cliff renovation works.

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Deputy Acting Governor Suamba told reporters that this ‘supervision’ visit is a form of ‘monitoring’ by the government over projects that have been funded by the APBD, the provincial budget.

Suamba said, “This is one of our programs to maintain and arrange the beach area in Badung Regency.” 

Deputy Regent Suiasa said, “We work with a value of IDR 44 billion for more than 10 km. We do this because the beach is our asset in Badung Regency, as an attraction for tourist destinations, so it is expected to be able to sustain the increasing income from the tourism sector.”

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He spoke of the challenges faced by development teams and noted that they will be held accountable to the deadlines that have been set so that local residents are not disturbed a moment longer than necessary.

Batu Belig famously experiences high waves and periodic tidal flooding; the coastal erosion works will also help protect local homes and resorts close to the beachfront.

He added, “In addition to the processing time, the quality problem does not go unnoticed; if you look at the progress, it will be in accordance with the calendar that is made.”

“In addition, we will also review our internal officers who handle the project, namely the PUPR Office and the supervisory consultant elements that we invite to cooperate with.”

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The Badung Regency Government is steadily moving its focus along the south coast of the island, starting with coastal erosion works in Kuta, much of which has been completed, some of which will be ongoing, and are now focusing on the Kerobokan Beach Area.

It is clear that local leaders want to see Bali’s most famous and in-demand beaches kept in good condition. 

Seminyak, along with resorts along the southern coast such as Canggu, Legian, and Kuta, received the vast majority of Bali’s beach-bound holidaymakers.

Seminyak, in particular, is home to some of Bali’s top-rated hotels that offer tourists incredible value room rates, oceanfront balcony rooms, and easy access to Bali’s cultural and natural landmarks. 

However, Bali’s southern coast is the most at risk when it comes to the threat of tsunamis. While incredibly unlikely, Bali is acutely aware of the need for serious earthquake and tsunami preparedness in areas like Seminyak.

The renovations at Batu Belig Beach all aid coastal resilience. Following confirmation that Bali would be seriously affected by a megathrust earthquake in the Ring of Fire, local leaders and tourism stakeholders should evaluate the safety protocols and infrastructure for such an event. 

Speaking to reporters this week, Tourism Minister Ssandiaga Uno explained, “We have coordinated with the [Centre of Meteorology, Climatology & Geophysics]. The potential for a megathrust is an inseparable part of Indonesia.”

He has ordered National Disaster Management Agencies to revisit response and rescue plans and noted, “Keep traveling, doing creative economic activities, but we insert vigilance and caution.”