Minister of Public Works: Karang Baru SPAM Steel Water Treatment Plant Construction to Ensure Water Supply in Aceh Tamiang
The most important thing is that water supply is not disrupted, especially for basic services like hospitals. House connections will be prepared gradually.
Minister of Public Works Dody Hanggodo announced the construction of a steel water treatment plant for the Karang Baru Water Supply System (SPAM) in Aceh Tamiang Regency, Aceh, to ensure continuous water supply for the community.
According to him, the most critical aspect is ensuring the sustainability of the raw water source or intake to maintain optimal system functionality, even when river flow decreases during the dry season.
“Construction of the steel water treatment plant is currently underway. However, we must ensure the source or intake is properly maintained. While the river is currently at high levels, it is essential to verify during the dry season whether the flow remains sufficient,” Dody stated in a Jakarta press release on Saturday.
The steel water treatment plant construction is part of a post-disaster SPAM handling package in Aceh Utara, Aceh Tamiang, Aceh Tengah, and Gayo Lues districts, with a contract value of Rp277.97 billion.
The work is carried out by the Aceh Building, Infrastructure and Regional Development Bureau, Directorate General of Construction, Ministry of Public Works, with contractor PT Adhi Karya (Persero) Tbk.
The scope of the Karang Baru SPAM construction in Aceh Tamiang Regency includes building the steel water treatment plant, intake structures, compact support buildings, area infrastructure, and supporting systems such as distribution piping networks.
In the development site plan, the SPAM area will also feature supporting facilities such as communal spaces, parking areas, and integration with existing facilities including concrete and steel water treatment plants and concrete reservoirs.
Dody assessed that current progress remains on track with targets, though some technical refinements require follow-up.
“Progress is good and in line with the initial schedule. We just need to confirm some technical aspects, including the upcoming construction of water gates. The challenge now is determining the lowest points given the river morphology has significantly changed,” he said.
The Karang Baru SPAM construction is expected to strengthen drinking water service resilience in Aceh Tamiang post-disaster, including maintaining continuous water supply for public facilities and the community.
“The most critical aspect is ensuring minimum water supply is uninterrupted, especially for essential services like hospitals. Household connections will be gradually installed for approximately 10,000 households (KK),” Dody said.