BNPB to build 36,000 homes for flood victims in Sumatra
Speaking at a press conference in Jakarta, BPNB Head Suharyanto said the housing projects are being carried out by the agency, the Ministry of Housing and Settlements, and other parties, including the Tzu Chi Foundation.
The projects are located in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra.
Suharyanto said BNPB applies two schemes in building permanent housing: direct construction by the agency and self-built housing by residents.
Under the self-built scheme, residents receive Rp60 million (around US$3,550) per unit, disbursed in two stages.
BNPB has also prepared technical guidelines to ensure houses meet safety and feasibility standards.
One requirement includes the use of materials such as steel reinforcement to ensure structural strength.
He stressed that even self-built homes must follow standards and cannot be constructed arbitrarily.
Suharyanto said differences in construction cost indices exist between housing built by BNPB and those developed by the ministry or other parties.
He explained that the differences are influenced by development concepts, particularly for residents relocated to centralized sites compared to those rebuilding in their original locations.
Residents can choose to relocate to centralized housing or rebuild on their own land, provided it is safe from disaster risks.
“If they want better housing in a centralized location, they can register with the district government, which will assign them to housing built by the ministry,” Suharyanto said.
He added that those who wish to remain in their original areas may do so if the land is safe, either through government-built housing or self-construction.
The assistance scheme is intended for residents who fully depend on government support.
Those with sufficient financial means are allowed to add funds to improve the quality of their homes.
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Translator: Fathur R, Aditya R, Raka Adji