Ministry of Housing and Settlement Development Constructs Affordable Apartment Complex for Artists in Denpasar
Balinese artists play a significant role in supporting tourism and helping generate foreign exchange revenue for the nation.
Denpasar (ANTARA) – The Ministry of Housing and Settlement Development (PKP) plans to construct an apartment complex (rusun) for low-income residents (MBR) in Denpasar, Bali, with a budget of IDR 48 billion sourced from the state budget.
The apartment construction represents one of the government’s efforts to provide adequate and affordable housing for low-income residents in urban areas that face land limitations.
Minister of Housing and Settlement Development Maruarar Sirait stated in Denpasar on Monday that the apartment complex is planned to have 60 residential units equipped with two bedrooms, a kitchen, and a bathroom.
According to the minister, one priority group for apartment residency comprises low-income residents working as artists in Bali.
Sirait values Balinese artists as having an important role in supporting the tourism sector, which has long been a key driver of both regional and national economic growth.
“Balinese artists play a significant role in supporting tourism and helping generate foreign exchange revenue for the nation. Because of this, I also propose that this apartment complex can be allocated for low-income residents who work as artists,” said Sirait.
Additionally, he emphasised that the apartment design should maintain Balinese cultural elements to align with the character and local wisdom of the local community.
Sirait also inspected the proposed location for the low-income apartment complex on Jalan Raya Sesetan, in Sesetan Village, South Denpasar District, Denpasar City.
On a plot of approximately 3,328 square metres, measuring around 26 by 128 metres, one tower of Rusun Arunika type-36 apartments is planned with a maximum height of four storeys.
The apartment complex will provide 60 residential units consisting of two units for persons with disabilities and 58 regular units for low-income residents.
Sirait added that the construction of vertical housing serves as a solution to address land limitations in major cities such as Denpasar, enabling low-income residents to have access to adequate and affordable housing.
He hopes that construction of the apartment complex can begin soon whilst adhering to all applicable regulations and requirements to ensure orderly implementation that benefits the community.