PRR Task Force Oversees Acceleration of Post-Disaster Infrastructure Recovery in Aceh
Accelerating the construction of permanent infrastructure is the main focus of the Post-Disaster Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Task Force (Satgas PRR) for Sumatra as it oversees recovery in Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra. Satgas PRR is ensuring that various strategic infrastructure affected by disasters is promptly addressed comprehensively, so as to provide long-term protection while accelerating the recovery of community activities.
This commitment was followed by monitoring and evaluation activities, one of which was carried out in Nagan Raya and Bireuen regencies in Aceh on 14–15 July 2026. The activities also involved regional governments, the Aceh River Basin Centre (BWS), the National Road Implementation Centre (BPJN), and other technical agencies.
The field review focused on ensuring that rehabilitation and reconstruction works do not stop at emergency handling, but promptly proceed towards the construction of permanent infrastructure that is more resilient to disaster threats.
In Nagan Raya Regency, Satgas PRR inspected a number of priority infrastructure projects, from the Krueng Lamie Bridge and Gunongkong Bridge to the Beutong Ateuh road and bridge, as well as several road sections affected by river erosion. The monitoring results indicated the need to accelerate the construction of river embankment reinforcement, river flow normalisation, road body protection, and the completion of bridge construction as permanent solutions to safeguard community connectivity.
“The team has asked the regional government, together with the Aceh Government, BWS Aceh, BPJN and relevant agencies, to immediately strengthen coordination so that permanent handling can be accelerated, ensuring that community access, economic activities and public services can return to optimal operation,” the Satgas PRR team wrote in its report, quoted on Friday (17 July 2026).
Special attention was also given to the Gunongkong Bridge, which until now has not been able to function after being hit by flash floods. Satgas PRR asked the regional government to ensure that the bridge’s construction remains part of the Post-Disaster Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Plan (R3P), while encouraging the acceleration of emergency bridge construction through coordination with the Aceh Government and the TNI Bridge Task Force, so that community needs can be served before permanent construction begins.
Meanwhile, in Bireuen Regency, Satgas PRR focused its attention on the rehabilitation of the Pante Lhong weir, the Aramco primary canal, the construction of the Pante Lhong Bridge, as well as revetment and jetty works that form an integrated river and irrigation control system. This infrastructure plays a strategic role in maintaining the water supply for approximately 6,562 hectares of rice fields while protecting the area from erosion threats and changes in river courses.
“The repair of the weir, primary canal, bridge construction, and river safeguarding need to be completed in an integrated manner so that irrigation functions, infrastructure protection, and community connectivity can return to optimal operation,” the Satgas PRR team wrote in its report.
Satgas PRR also emphasised the importance of synchronising the implementation of works between BWS Aceh, BPJN, regional governments and all stakeholders. With integrated development, the permanent infrastructure built will not only recover damage caused by disasters, but also enhance the region’s resilience to future disaster risks.
In addition to its field oversight, Satgas PRR will follow up on various inputs from regional governments with the relevant ministries and agencies, including accelerating the completion of several strategic bridges that remain obstacles to community mobility.