Gondola from China Arriving Late June, Land Acquisition Accelerated
The Bali Provincial Government is accelerating the land acquisition process for the construction of a gondola line in the Turyapada area, Buleleng Regency. This acceleration is being implemented because the gondola facilities ordered from China are scheduled to arrive in late June 2026.
Governor of Bali, Wayan Koster, stated that the second phase of the Turyapada area development is targeted for completion by November 2026, with operations commencing by the end of that year. This phase encompasses the construction of a planetarium, a convention centre, access roads, the gondola, and other supporting facilities.
“We request that construction begins immediately because the gondola has been ordered from China and the goods will arrive at the end of June. In order for installation to take place, the land must already be available for use,” said Koster during a visit to Turyapada Tower in Banjar Dinas Amerta Sari, Pegayaman Village, Sukasada, Buleleng, on Sunday (17/5/2026).
According to the Governor, the land acquisition process for the gondola route has, in principle, been agreed upon by residents. The required land has a width of 20 metres and a length of approximately 940 metres. However, price determination is currently awaiting the results of an appraisal from an independent institution.
“Everything must comply with the regulations. Prices cannot be determined arbitrarily, whether by me or others. Everything is assessed through an appraisal,” he noted.
Koster emphasised that the Turyapada project is not solely focused on physical development but also on the economic impact on the local community. Consequently, residents have been encouraged to form cooperatives to ensure their involvement in business activities within the tourism area. Furthermore, local labour will be prioritised, particularly the youth in the surrounding area, who will receive training to participate in the management of the Turyapada tourism zone.
“Similarly, for small businesses, stalls will be prepared without rental fees so that the local community can truly feel the benefits,” he added.
Koster explained that the development was initially focused on a television transmission tower to ensure Buleleng residents no longer relied on satellite dishes. “If it were just a standard tower, the investment would not generate economic value. Therefore, a study was conducted to transform it into a tourist attraction,” he said.
He admitted to drawing inspiration from seeing a tourist tower in Singapore in 1996, which led to the idea of creating an iconic tourist tower in Bali that also holds economic value. The development study was conducted alongside a team from Udayana University over approximately one year. Koster stated that the project has accounted for technical aspects, including foundation strength and earthquake resistance.
The total budget for the Turyapada area development reaches approximately Rp 560 billion. The first year was allocated Rp 330 billion, with approximately Rp 300 billion realised, while the second phase is valued at Rp 260 billion, including the construction of the gondola and supporting facilities.
Currently, the Turyapada tower serves approximately 30 television broadcasts, reaching not only the Buleleng region but also extending to Jembrana and Banyuwangi. Koster mentioned that the Turyapada project is set to become a new tourist destination in Bali and a new icon for Indonesia. Management is planned to involve professional third parties to ensure the generation of regional revenue.
“Bali needs new tourist attractions so that visitors do not grow bored of visiting the same places,” he concluded.