Massive Bridge to Connect Java, Sumatra
The provincial governments of Banten and Lampung are expected to sign an agreement with PT Artha Graha Network soon on the construction of a Rp94 trillion bridge over the Sunda Strait separating Java and Sumatra.
Banten Governor Ratu Atut Chosiah said Thursday (27/9/07) a precise date for the signing has not been set because they were still waiting for confirmation from the Transportation Department.
Chosiah said the construction of the bridge would be beneficial to all provinces in Java and Sumatra. She said Artha Graha Network, owned by tycoon Tommy Winata, was the only company that has shown interest in investing in the project.
Banten legislative council chairman Adi Surya Dharma said the construction of the bridge would not be a burden to the government if the two provincial administrations could pull in foreign investment for the project.
Separately, Wiratman, a consultant in the bridge project, said the construction of the longest bridge in the country would need at least $10 billion.
He said the bridge would cross over several small islands such as Ular, Sanghyang and Prajurit. "It will have six lanes for vehicles and a lane for pedestrians," he said, adding that construction would take at least five years.
Banten Governor Ratu Atut Chosiah said Thursday (27/9/07) a precise date for the signing has not been set because they were still waiting for confirmation from the Transportation Department.
Chosiah said the construction of the bridge would be beneficial to all provinces in Java and Sumatra. She said Artha Graha Network, owned by tycoon Tommy Winata, was the only company that has shown interest in investing in the project.
Banten legislative council chairman Adi Surya Dharma said the construction of the bridge would not be a burden to the government if the two provincial administrations could pull in foreign investment for the project.
Separately, Wiratman, a consultant in the bridge project, said the construction of the longest bridge in the country would need at least $10 billion.
He said the bridge would cross over several small islands such as Ular, Sanghyang and Prajurit. "It will have six lanes for vehicles and a lane for pedestrians," he said, adding that construction would take at least five years.