PRR Task Force Urges BPBD to Accelerate Housing Construction for Aceh Disaster Victims

The Head of the Regional Post (Kaposwil) of the Aceh Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Task Force (Satgas PRR), Safrizal ZA, has called on district and municipal disaster management agencies (BPBD) to immediately accelerate the absorption of housing stimulus funds and speed up the construction of permanent housing (Huntap).

Safrizal ZA emphasised the importance of effectiveness in the field so that the rights of affected communities are fulfilled.

“I ask all BPBD personnel to immediately accelerate fund absorption and speed up Huntap progress. Avoid any further delays, and take a proactive approach so that people’s rights are fulfilled on time,” said Safrizal ZA on Wednesday (15/7).

As is known, the transition period from emergency to post-disaster recovery in the Aceh region will end on 30 July 2026.

Based on data as of 14 July 2026, BNPB has disbursed stimulus assistance to BPBD across Aceh with total transfers of Rp653.7 billion. Of that amount, Rp570.03 billion has entered community accounts, with total spending realisation for the entire Aceh Province reaching Rp240 billion.

In the utilisation of the stimulus funds, Aceh Tamiang Regency recorded the highest spending realisation in Aceh, reaching Rp140.9 billion.

Conversely, Gayo Lues Regency was recorded as the area with the lowest spending realisation, making it one of the regions receiving special attention from the Task Force.

Meanwhile, for the severely damaged housing category, the government is targeting the completion of 12,671 Huntap units. Currently, 398 units are under construction and 85 units have been completed.

The Task Force reminded that this acceleration is crucial so that all affected communities can have decent housing before the transition period ends.