Decreasing access to Anyer Beach

Decreasing access to Anyer Beach

SERANG, West Java: Public access to Anyer Beach has been
almost completely restricted by the construction of hotels and
bungalows along the shore, according to Serang Regent Sukron
Roshadi.

Sukron said that the property-holders concerned, which he
described as mostly "big people from Jakarta," have completely
ignored the by-laws which require developers to provide access
roads to the beach, Antara reported. "Very few of them observe
the regulation," he said.

The regent made the remarks yesterday during the inauguration
of the Hotel Ferry Merak, which was attended by Director General
for Tourism Andi Mappi Sammeng.

Andi agreed about the need to clamp down on the recalcitrant
owners of hotels and bungalows because, he said, their buildings
have obstructed access to the beach for tourists, fishermen and
local people.

The new hotel is owned by Sumpono Bayuadji, the former
director general for land transportation. It is intended to
become a three-star hotel targeting guests who wish to stay one
night before or after making the ferry crossing between Merak and
Lampung. (emb)