Batang and DPRD agree 70 percent of P-APBD budget for infrastructure

The Batang Regency Government and the local Regional People’s Representative Council (DPRD) have agreed to allocate 70 percent of the revised General Budget Policy (KUA) and Temporary Budget Ceiling Priorities (PPAS) in the 2026 regional budget (APBD) to infrastructure.

Batang Regent Faiz Kurniawan said on Tuesday that the largest allocation in the revised budget is focused on the infrastructure sector, particularly the construction and repair of roads.

“Nearly 70 percent of this revised budget is concentrated on road infrastructure,” he said.

According to him, the portion allocated reaches almost 70 percent of the total revised budget, following a previous APBD that was dominated by spending on irrigation needs and other programmes.

He said improving road quality is not solely intended to smooth connectivity between sub-districts but is also part of a strategy to prepare for tourism sector development that will be intensified in 2027.

“With better access, the mobility of residents and tourists to various leading destinations in the region is expected to become easier,” he said.

He said a number of road sections prioritised in the revised budget are spread across several locations, including the continuation of the Bandar–Gerlang road, the Pacot–Watu Lembu route, the Bawang area including Mranten, and Penundan–Kalangsono.

In addition, he said, attention is also being given to the Limpung–Tersono, Petamanan–Limpung, Depok–Juragan sections, and the Ujungnegoro area.

“This is part of our effort to mature the tourism theme in 2027. We want access to tourism areas to be increasingly excellent,” he said.

The Regent said infrastructure development must have a real impact on community welfare while strengthening the connectivity of areas with economic and tourism potential.

Based on the results of executive and legislative discussions, both through commissions and the DPRD Budget Agency, the revised structure of the KUA and PPAS for the 2026 APBD has been finalised and agreed upon.

According to him, regional revenue in the draft is set at Rp1.75 trillion while regional expenditure reaches Rp1.95 trillion, resulting in a budget deficit of Rp194 billion.

To close this gap, financing receipts are set at Rp196.33 billion while financing expenditure is only Rp2 billion, producing a financing surplus of Rp194.33 billion, all of which is used to cover the deficit.

“We hope that the agreed budget policy can become a driver of development acceleration and bring the widest possible benefits to the community,” he said.