BPJN West Kalimantan: Ketapang Bridge Construction Continues as Scheduled
The West Kalimantan National Road Implementation Agency (BPJN Kalbar) has ensured that the construction of the Alam Pakuan Village suspension bridge in Ketapang Regency is proceeding according to schedule, denying allegations that the project has been abandoned.
“The progress of this work is still on schedule, including land clearing, mobilisation, the procurement of spun piles, and other minor works,” said Nur Khavid A, the Commitment Making Officer (PPK) 1.4 of BPJN Kalbar, in Pontianak on Saturday. He stated that construction progress remains within the stages stipulated in the contract, despite recent public scrutiny regarding information about work delays and damaged pile materials at the project site.
He explained that the construction of the suspension bridge was proposed by the Ketapang Regency Government in collaboration with the local community to support regional connectivity and facilitate the distribution of agricultural produce. According to him, the construction site has also met the readiness criteria based on agreements with the surrounding community.
The bridge construction is being carried as two contract packages. The first package, involving the procurement of the bridge superstructure, is being undertaken by PT Wijaya Karya Industri dan Konstruksi (WIKAIKON) with a contract value of IDR 2.52 billion. Meanwhile, the second package, involving the bridge construction work, is being carried out by CV Beruang Kota with a contract value of IDR 8.22 billion.
“Project funding is sourced from the 2025-2026 State Budget (APBN), so the implementation is multi-year,” he noted. Nur Khavid added that material mobilisation is being conducted in stages, while some fabrication work is being performed at workshops outside the project site to ensure material security. Nevertheless, several key materials required for the current construction phase have already been delivered to the site.
BPJN Kalbar continued by stating that they are conducting strict supervision of the project’s implementation, including issuing warning letters to service providers to accelerate field work. If significant delays are found, the agency will implement a Show Cause Meeting (SCM) in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures for Critical Bina Marga Contracts. “The service provider and the PPK have now developed an acceleration action plan to ensure the completion target aligns with the provisional hand over (PHO) schedule,” he said.
In addition to denying the claims of a stalled project, BPJN Kalbar also addressed allegations regarding project fund disbursements being non-compliant with regulations. Nur Khavid ensured that the disbursement of the advance payment has followed the contract documents and the provisions in Presidential Regulation Number 46 of 2025. He noted that disbursements are made after the service provider meets administrative requirements, such as bank guarantees and insurance. “The funds disbursed so far represent only about 10.7 per cent due to budget limitations in the 2025 Fiscal Year,” he stated.
Regarding the presence of several damaged concrete spun piles at the site, he explained that the damage occurred due to an accident during the delivery of materials to the construction site. Slippery and narrow roads caused several concrete pile units to collide and break. However, BPJN ensured that the damaged materials will not be used in the bridge construction. “The damaged spun piles have been rejected, and re-orders have been made for replacement,” he said. BPJN Kalbar hopes this clarification will provide the public with a complete understanding of the actual condition of the Alam Pakuan Village suspension bridge project, which is considered vital for supporting the mobility and economic growth of local residents.