Sudjatmiko, a member of Commission V of the Indonesian House of\nRepresentatives (DPR RI) from the National Awakening Party (PKB)\nfaction, emphasised that accelerating infrastructure development in West\nJava Province requires a shared commitment between the central\ngovernment, provincial government, and regency\/city governments. This is\nnecessary to ensure that various strategic projects are completed on\ntime and provide tangible benefits to the community.<\/p>\n
According to Sudjatmiko, as the province with the largest population\nin Indonesia, West Java requires more integrated infrastructure\ndevelopment to support economic growth, improve inter-regional\nconnectivity, and strengthen resilience against hydrometeorological\ndisasters.<\/p>\n
\u201cInfrastructure development in West Java must not proceed in\nisolation. All stakeholders must move together, from the central\ngovernment and provincial government to local governments. Synergy is\nthe key to ensuring every strategic project can be realised on schedule\nand its benefits can truly be felt by the people,\u201d Sudjatmiko stated\nduring a working visit by Commission V of the DPR RI to the Pakuan\nBuilding, Bandung, on Friday (3\/7).<\/p>\n
He explained that one of the challenges frequently faced in\ninfrastructure development is the slow progress of land acquisition.\nMeanwhile, the central government, through technical ministries, has\nprepared various programmes along with budgetary support. If issues at\nthe local level are not resolved promptly, development risks delays and\nmay even hinder the absorption of the state budget.<\/p>\n
Sudjarmiko cited several infrastructure projects in West Java,\nincluding the construction of a flyover in Bekasi City, which is\ntechnically ready but still requires accelerated land acquisition to\nallow construction to commence. He noted that this situation should\nserve as a lesson for all local governments to increase their readiness\nbefore projects enter the implementation phase.<\/p>\n
In addition to roads and bridges, Commission V of the DPR RI is also\npaying attention to flood management efforts, which remain an issue in\nvarious parts of West Java. Sudjatmiko assessed that flood management\nmust be carried out comprehensively through the development of water\nresource infrastructure, spatial planning, controlling land-use\nconversion, river normalisation, and providing decent housing for\ncommunities living in flood-prone areas.<\/p>\n
\u201cFlood management is not enough with physical infrastructure alone.\nWe need good spatial planning, the preservation of water catchment\nareas, the strengthening of reforestation along riverbanks, and the\npreparation of safe settlement solutions for the community,\u201d he\nsaid.<\/p>\n
He also encouraged the West Java Provincial Government and all\nregency\/city governments to prepare programme proposals that meet\nreadiness criteria, so they can obtain funding support through various\ncentral government schemes, including Presidential Instructions\n(Inpres). With well-prepared planning documents, the opportunity for\nregions to receive budget allocations will increase.<\/p>\n
As a member of Commission V of the DPR RI, Sudjarmiko reaffirmed his\ncommitment to overseeing infrastructure development needs in West Java\nthrough legislative, supervisory, and budgeting functions. He ensured\nthat Commission V will continue to push for planned strategic projects\nto be implemented effectively, transparently, and with a direct impact\non improving community welfare.<\/p>\n
\u201cCommission V of the DPR RI will continue to monitor infrastructure\ndevelopment to ensure it meets targets. Quality development not only\naccelerates economic growth but also improves the quality of life,\nstrengthens regional connectivity, and creates sustainable development\nthroughout West Java,\u201d Sudjatmiko concluded.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/west-java-infrastructure-acceleration-requires-synergy-and-support-from-central-and-regional-governments-1783097453", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }