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        "msgid": "west-java-secretary-explains-reason-for-demolishing-library-at-gasibu-field-1783853430",
        "date": "2026-07-12 16:40:00",
        "title": "West Java Secretary Explains Reason for Demolishing Library at Gasibu Field",
        "author": "Cahya  Mulyana",
        "source": "MEDIA_INDONESIA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Politics",
        "summary": "The West Java Provincial Government has demolished a public library at Gasibu Field in Bandung as part of a broader integration project with the Gedung Sate complex. Regional Secretary Herman Suryatman stated the move aims to create harmony between natural and man-made elements, making the area more orderly, functional, and aesthetically pleasing. The physical library will be replaced with digital and mobile services, while the Rp12 billion project also seeks to improve traffic flow and pedestrian access in the area.",
        "content": "<p>The West Java Provincial Government has demolished a library located\nwithin the Gasibu Field area in Bandung. Regional Secretary Herman\nSuryatman explained that the demolition was carried out as part of an\nadaptation process to reorganise Gasibu Field and integrate it with the\ngrounds of Gedung Sate, the governor\u2019s office. \u201cThe demolition of the\nlibrary and the redevelopment of Gasibu Field are efforts to promote\nharmony between natural and man-made elements. The goal is to make\nGasibu Field more orderly, more functional, and more beautiful,\u201d he\nstated on Sunday (12\/7). The Gasibu Library was built during the tenure\nof former Governor Ahmad Heryawan and was inaugurated in 2016. Herman\nconfirmed that the administrative process for demolishing the library,\nor the removal of government property, had already been completed. He\nalso assured that the provincial government remains committed to\nproviding literacy facilities. As a replacement, the library will be\ntransformed into a digital library. \u201cMeanwhile, for members of the\npublic who require physical reading materials, a mobile library will be\nprovided,\u201d he emphasised. He added that Gasibu Field will be integrated\nwith Gedung Sate, while the public will continue to receive literacy\nservices. The redevelopment and integration project for the front\ncourtyard of Gedung Sate and Gasibu Field was initiated by Governor Dedi\nMulyadi. The project was initially allocated a budget of around Rp15\nbillion to Rp15.82 billion from the 2026 regional budget, but after the\ntender process, the contract value was set at Rp12 billion. Through this\nredevelopment, the provincial government aims to unify and integrate the\nplaza in front of Gedung Sate with the Gasibu Field area into a single\npublic space. The project aims to alleviate traffic congestion, improve\naccessibility, and restore the dignity of the government centre. As part\nof efforts to tackle congestion, the project will prevent the total\nclosure of Jalan Diponegoro in front of Gedung Sate during protests or\nmajor events. Traffic flow management will involve redirecting vehicles\nto the front area to ensure smooth movement. In terms of landscape\nintegration, the project will level the surface of Gasibu Field and the\nGedung Sate courtyard to create a unified and open appearance. The\noverarching goal is to provide a more spacious and well-organised area\nfor residents to conduct activities without obstructing public access.\nThe expected outcome of the project is the unification of the front\ncourtyard of Gedung Sate with Gasibu Field. The project will close the\nsection of Jalan Diponegoro in front of Gedung Sate to vehicles,\ntransforming it into a pedestrian zone and a fully public space.\nAdditionally, the asphalt road surface will be replaced with andesite\nstone to enhance the area\u2019s aesthetics.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/west-java-secretary-explains-reason-for-demolishing-library-at-gasibu-field-1783853430",
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