Andre Rosiade Champions Road to Nagari Garabak Data in West Sumatra, Targets Asphalting by 2027
Deputy Chairman of House of Representatives Commission VI Andre Rosiade, together with Solok Regent Jon Firman Pandu, has affirmed their commitment to championing the construction of a road to Nagari Garabak Data, Tigo Lurah District, Solok Regency, West Sumatra. The visit marked an important moment for the residents of this remote area, who for decades have never enjoyed an asphalted road.
Andre arrived with a delegation including officials from the West Sumatra National Road Management Agency (BPJN), Telkomsel, Solok Regency DPRD members, and community leaders on Tuesday (17 February 2026). Besides inaugurating a Telkomsel base transceiver station in Garabak Data, Andre directly addressed the long-standing aspirations of residents who have been demanding proper road access.
Andre said the Garabak Data road construction would be a priority pursued through coordination with the central government. He confirmed that he had brought the West Sumatra BPJN team to directly inspect the road conditions and requested that technical coordination with the Solok Regency administration be carried out immediately.
Andre expressed hope that, should the administrative and budgetary processes proceed smoothly, asphalting of the Garabak Data road could commence by 2027 at the latest. He emphasised that development in remote areas must be a shared concern, as road access determines economic progress, education, healthcare, and community welfare.
Solok Regent Jon Firman Pandu expressed gratitude for Andre’s attention to Solok Regency, particularly Nagari Garabak Data, which has long been isolated. Jon Pandu said Andre’s presence was not merely a ceremonial visit but brought genuine hope to the community.
Jon Pandu stated that the Solok Regency administration was prepared to collaborate fully with the central government and relevant parties to ensure the road construction is realised promptly. He noted that Garabak Data is one of the most difficult-to-access nagari in Solok Regency, and road construction would break the area’s isolation.
Garabak Data Village Head Pardinal also expressed his appreciation for the attention from Andre and Jon Firman Pandu. He said the people of Garabak Data had long awaited an asphalted road, as since Indonesian independence, access to their nagari had never been permanently improved.
“Getting to Garabak Data is an adrenaline rush. The road is slippery, damaged, and difficult to traverse. We very much hope that Pak Andre and the Regent will truly fight for the asphalting of this road. With a good road, the community’s economy will move, children can get to school easily, and healthcare services will be faster,” Pardinal said.
He added that Garabak Data comprises three scattered jorong — Jorong Garabak, Jorong Data, and the extremely remote Jorong Lubuk Tareh, which requires passing through several hazardous locations to reach. For this reason, road construction is considered extremely urgent to break the area’s isolation.
Besides the road, Pardinal also conveyed community aspirations regarding the need for clean water and sanitation, as some residents still use river water and lack proper toilet facilities. He hoped that attention from both the central and regional governments could also address these basic needs.
Head of the West Sumatra BPJN Work Unit Masudi explained that the length of the unpaved road to Garabak Data is estimated at approximately 12 kilometres, consisting of 5 kilometres from the Alahan Panjang direction and 7 kilometres approaching the nagari. Given the existing road base, he said, the work would not be overly difficult.
Masudi estimated the construction budget at approximately Rp 70 billion. He said the project could be carried out promptly once approval from the central government is obtained. Masudi stated that the BPJN was ready to follow up on directives and further coordination.
The people of Garabak Data warmly welcomed the commitment. Until now, during every general election and regional head election, promises of road asphalting have always been made but never fulfilled. For this reason, the presence of Andre and his delegation, who brought technical officials directly to the site, was seen as bringing new hope.
Andre affirmed that he did not want to make many promises but rather ensure concrete action. He stated that he would continue to oversee the process until road construction is truly realised. He even said he did not wish to return to Garabak Data before seeing the nagari’s road construction commence.
According to Andre, the construction of the Telkomsel base transceiver station and the Garabak Data road represent initial steps in breaking the nagari’s isolation. Andre hoped that once communication and transportation access improve, Garabak Data can develop and its people can directly benefit from development.
With the joint commitment of the central government, Solok Regency administration, and community support, the construction of the Garabak Data road is expected to be realised promptly, so that the long-isolated nagari can enjoy proper road access for the first time.