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        "id": 2010532,
        "msgid": "ai-data-centre-project-in-jatiluhur-temporarily-suspended-1790755115",
        "date": "2026-09-30 14:07:42",
        "title": "AI Data Centre Project in Jatiluhur Temporarily Suspended",
        "author": "Satria K Yudha",
        "source": "REPUBLIKA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Infrastructure",
        "summary": "Construction of an artificial intelligence-based data centre near the Jatiluhur Reservoir has been halted due to pending environmental impact assessments and building permits. Authorities are also addressing community concerns regarding the potential impact of the project's water usage on local agricultural and public supplies.",
        "content": "<p>The construction of an artificial intelligence (AI) based data centre\nin the Jatiluhur Reservoir area, Purwakarta Regency, has been\ntemporarily suspended as the environmental impact assessment (AMDAL) and\nbuilding permit (PBG) processes remain incomplete. In addition to the\nlicensing requirements, water usage has become a significant concern, as\nthe reservoir supplies essential needs for both the local community and\nagriculture.<\/p>\n<p>The Head of the West Java Communication and Informatics Department,\nAdi Komar, stated that the West Java Provincial Government supports the\ninvestment in the data centre. However, the company must fulfil all\nregulatory requirements before proceeding with construction.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe West Java Provincial Government certainly supports existing\ndevelopments. However, there are several aspects regarding regulations\nand the fulfilment of applicable provisions that we are concerned about,\ngiven the significant scale of this project,\u201d said Adi, as reported on\nWednesday (30\/09\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>Adi explained that the authority for project licensing lies with the\nPurwakarta Regency Government, while the West Java Provincial Government\nis responsible for oversight and coordination. He noted that because the\nenvironmental impact assessment process is still ongoing, project works\nhave been paused.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe project work was halted yesterday. It has been temporarily\nsuspended while the process is being finalised,\u201d Adi said.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond the licensing issues, the West Java Provincial Government is\naddressing public concerns regarding the data centre\u2019s water\nrequirements. Residents fear that the project will consume large\nquantities of water, potentially affecting the supply from the Jatiluhur\nReservoir.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Governor has personally checked and ensured that the\nconstruction of the data centre does not disrupt established\nregulations, including other public services, such as water\navailability,\u201d Adi stated. He emphasised that the presence of the data\ncentre will not interfere with the water supply for the community or the\nagricultural sector.<\/p>\n<p>Adi also mentioned that the Governor of West Java, Dedi Mulyadi, has\nrequested that the licensing process be handled swiftly. Simultaneously,\nthe company has been instructed to complete all necessary requirements\nfor the construction of the data centre.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/ai-data-centre-project-in-jatiluhur-temporarily-suspended-1790755115",
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