AMBON (ANTARA) \u2013 Kodam XV\/Pattimura has temporarily halted\nconstruction of a bridge in the Waitomu River area of Ambon, Maluku,\nuntil all required permits have been obtained. The move is intended to\nprotect the condition and function of the river and ensure the project\nbenefits the public.<\/p>\n
Pattimura Military Commander Major General Dody Triwinarto said in\nAmbon on Thursday that the temporary suspension followed discussions\nwith stakeholders to ensure construction complied with applicable laws\nand procedures.<\/p>\n
\u201cConstruction of the bridge will be temporarily halted until the\nrequired permits have been obtained,\u201d he said at a focus group\ndiscussion on the development and use of the Waitomu River, held at\nPattimura Military Command headquarters in Ambon.<\/p>\n
He said the issue would be resolved in coordination with the relevant\nauthorities, taking into account technical requirements, safety, the\nenvironment and benefits to the public.<\/p>\n
The discussion involved the Ambon municipal government, the Maluku\nRiver Basin Agency (BWS Maluku), academics, security officials,\ncommunity leaders and other relevant stakeholders.<\/p>\n
At the forum, Pattimura Military Command\u2019s expert staff chief,\nBrigadier General Julius Jolly Suawa, outlined the background,\nprocedures and progress of plans to build a car park and a centre for\nmicro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in the Waitomu River\narea.<\/p>\n
Julius said the project\u2019s environmental documents had been issued by\nthe Environmental and Waste Management Agency (DLHP). However, other\npermits still needed to be addressed as part of the construction\nprocess.<\/p>\n
He said the design did not include pillars in the middle of the\nriver, in order to preserve its condition and flow.<\/p>\n
The project is being funded by public donations, rather than the\nstate budget (APBN) or government grants, he added.<\/p>\n
Acting head of BWS Maluku Ruslan Malik presented technical aspects of\nthe construction, including the agency\u2019s jurisdiction, the\ncorrespondence timeline and the findings of assessments covering\nadministration, hydraulics, safety and river function.<\/p>\n
The assessments are important to ensure the proposed area development\ndoes not disrupt the river\u2019s function and continues to safeguard public\nsafety.<\/p>\n
Ambon Mayor Bodewin M. Wattimena said he supported plans to develop\nthe Waitomu River area, provided they complied with regulations and did\nnot harm the river environment.<\/p>\n
He stressed the need to coordinate the work of Kodam XV\/Pattimura,\nthe local government and the Ministry of Public Works to resolve the\nissue.<\/p>\n
Abraham Tualessy, head of environmental studies at Pattimura\nUniversity, said development of a public space in the area should be\nsupported by environmental documents appropriate to the project\u2019s\nclassification, while preserving the river\u2019s function and creating\nopportunities for local MSMEs.<\/p>\n
The forum provided an opportunity to align stakeholders\u2019\nunderstanding of plans for the Waitomu River area. Its conclusions were\nrecorded in minutes signed by participants.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/pattimura-military-command-temporarily-halts-construction-on-the-waitomu-river-1793274881", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }