Despite over three months of warning, vendors on Canggu Beach had their beach huts demolished on Tuesday 6th September. The Badung Civil Service Police Unit (Saptol PP) coordinated the demolition operation. The semi-permeant buildings had been used by vendors as surf shacks, cold drinks stalls, and gift shops. Talking to reporters, the Head of the …
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The development of improved infrastructure around Sanur Beach is reported to have been slower than initially planned. While the deadline has not been overrun, with less than one month to go before the project must be completed, project management teams have confessed that the project is only 65% finished. The project deadline is the 22nd …
Communities in Bali are sharing their excitement at the opening of the glass bridge that connects two districts together. The 200m bridge connects Blangsinga Traditional Village, Blahbatuh District, and Tegenungan Traditional Village, Sukawati District, and is the first of its kind in Bali. The bridge stands at 40m above the Tukad Petanu stream. As tourists …
An Indonesian Minister has confirmed to the media that plans for North Bali Airport are still in the pipeline despite the project being knocked off the government’s propriety list in late July 2022. Deputy Minister for Regional Development and Spatial Planning, Wahyu Utomo, has told reports that the project is still very much needed. In …
The local government in Aan Village in Semarapura in Klungkung regency has been working together to develop a community-based tourism initiative. The project is centered around the village’s three waterfalls that have huge historical, cultural, and environmental value. The community has been working on cleaning up the area for a few months and is almost …
Benoa Habour is about to receive a huge investment of funds to create what will be known as the Bali Maritime Tourism Hub. The development is partially funded by the Indonesian government and is being delivered by the private company Pelindo. The investment, totaling nearly USD 80 million has been signed off, and will be …
A serial entrepreneur in Bali has plans to develop a motocross race track in Saba Village in Gianyar. His plans involve converting agricultural land into an off-road racing track while generating new revenue streams for local farmers. Gusti Ngurah Anom, who is known locally as Ajik Krisna, is an investor in Krisna Souvenirs. In a …
An official from the Bangli Regional Government has confirmed that they plan to develop a drag race track in Bangli. The Head of Bangli Bina Marga for Public Works Office, I Wayan Lega Suprapto, confirmed that the development of a drag race track in Bangli is slated to begin in soon. “The development of this …
A businessman in Bali plans to develop a motorbike racing circuit in the Northern Bali area by 2023. A Balinese businessman named Gusti Ngurah Anom (Ajik Krisna) was named as the newly appointed Head of the Indonesia Motor Association (IMI) for Bali on Saturday evening (19/2) in Benoa, Denpasar. He then announced that he plans …
A Chinese State-Owned Enterprise is expected to finance the development of the North Bali Airport. The North Bali Airport is slated to be an alternative solution for the expected influx of tourists once the pandemic ends. It will be developed by two different corporations: PT Panji Sakti (PT BIBU) and China Construction First Group Corp.Ltd …
A construction project proposed by Badung Regency has been approved by the Indonesian Finance Ministry. The project includes the development of an outer ring road and limestone tunnel in South Bali. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yaika) A meeting held by the Badung Regional Secretary on Monday (11/1) was attended by the Badung …
The construction of a toll road in Badung from Gilimanuk to Mengwi is expected to begin this year. The project aims to stimulate tourism while adding focus to Balinese culture and social impact on villages along the route. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) The project was discussed between community leaders during a …