The Provincial Government asks for the support of the Bontang DPRD regarding the provision of raw water in Bontang City
Samarinda, (05/02/2021). The East Kalimantan Provincial Government asked for support from the Bontang City DPRD to encourage PT. Indominco to be more proactive regarding the provision of raw water in Bontang City using ex. Void mine.
This was conveyed during a virtual working visit of DPRD Commission III of Bontang City to Bappeda of East Kalimantan Province regarding the 2022 Bontang City development program and surface water.
Regarding the use of raw water in ex. mining void PT. Indominco, the PUPR & PERA Department of East Kalimantan Province will conduct a Raw Water Balance Study for Bontang City including a feasibility study of water potential in ex. mining void PT. Indominco in 2021. This needs to be implemented because if the ex void is used as a source of raw water with a capacity of 200 liters/second by relying on rainwater, it is estimated that it will run out in 2-3 years, so continuity needs to be paid attention to. In this case, PT. Indominco has also not prepared an RPT (Post-Mining Plan) report.
To supply raw water using the Marangkayu Dam The East Kalimantan provincial government through the PUPR&PERA Service of East Kalimantan Province has carried out an appraisal of land acquisition for the construction of the Marangkayu Dam, but is hampered by the publication of land plot maps by BPN. The phase I impounding plan is in October 2021 with a water discharge service of 300 liters/second.
(Humas BappedaKaltim/Fat/Editor : Sukandar, S.Sos)
