Aceh Tamiang Realises Rp 36.8 Billion in Additional TKD for Post-Flood Recovery
The Aceh Tamiang district government has begun utilising additional Transfer to Regions (TKD) funds to accelerate post-disaster recovery, allocating Rp 36.8 billion to repair infrastructure, restore public services, and support flood management efforts, in line with directives from Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian. Tito, acting as Head of the Task Force, has stated that the additional TKD is intended to accelerate recovery, acknowledging that the fiscal capacity of each affected region varies and thus requires central government support. “The hope is that regions can handle disaster management according to their capabilities. Those that are unable will still be handled by the central government,” Tito said.
The Aceh Tamiang district government received additional TKD funds totalling Rp 36,807,421,000. According to data from the Regional Financial Management Agency (BPKD), the budget is being implemented through various programmes targeting the most urgent post-flood needs. Head of Budgeting at the Aceh Tamiang BPKD, Ridwan, explained that the additional TKD is focused on three main priorities: infrastructure, public services, and supporting disaster management. “We want to ensure that every rupiah from the central TKD has a direct impact on restoring the economic lifeline of the community. Our largest focus is directed at repairing physical infrastructure damaged by the floods,” he said.
The largest allocation is directed towards the infrastructure sector. The Public Works and Spatial Planning Agency (PUPR) received a budget of approximately Rp 7.15 billion for the maintenance of roads damaged by the floods, aiming to quickly restore community connectivity. Furthermore, the government allocated Rp 3 billion to the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) to support disaster management operations and validate data on flood victims. The Fire Department also received Rp 2 billion to repair damaged operational equipment.
Post-flood recovery also extends to the environmental and residential sectors. The Environmental Agency received Rp 1.8 billion for the preparation of a Waste Master Plan (RIPS) and to support cleanliness operations. Meanwhile, a portion of the budget is being used for the construction of boat moorings and the provision of temporary housing land for residents who lost their homes due to the floods.
Beyond repairing physical facilities, the additional TKD is also being used to restore government service functions. The government allocated approximately Rp 11.09 billion for the rehabilitation of office buildings across various regional apparatus organisations (OPD) affected by the floods. Furthermore, around Rp 6.07 billion is being used for the procurement of equipment and machinery, such as computers, printers, and furniture damaged by the floods. The district government has also budgeted Rp 3.79 billion to repair official vehicles that support service mobility and disaster response. Ridwan explained that the budget amount for each OPD is adjusted according to the actual level of damage on the ground. “Although the activity components are the same across agencies, such as building repairs or equipment procurement, the amount is adjusted to the real scale of damage caused by the floods,” he said.
In addition to the central government’s additional TKD, Aceh Tamiang has also received financial assistance from the Medan City Government amounting to Rp 50 billion and from the West Sumatra Provincial Government amounting to Rp 2 billion. According to Ridwan, both aid packages are still awaiting the completion of regional head regulations before they can be realised. “Administratively, the drafting of the Perkada is still in process. However, the commitment for the aid is already there, and it will certainly be used to support post-flood recovery in Aceh Tamiang,” he concluded.