PT PP Reveals Progress on Bagong Dam Construction
PT PP (Persero) Tbk. (PTPP) has revealed that the construction progress of the Bagong Dam Package III in Trenggalek Regency, East Java, has reached 59.49 per cent as Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia (Wapres) Gibran Rakabuming Raka inspected the project.
Corporate Secretary of PT PP, Joko Raharjo, stated that this progress is faster than the planned target of 56.56 per cent. According to him, this achievement results from planning, innovation, and collaboration among stakeholders in the project implementation.
“PT PP is committed to completing the Bagong Dam project on time while prioritising quality, occupational safety, and sustainability,” said Joko based on his statement in Jakarta on Saturday, 2 May 2026, as quoted by Antara.
The dam is expected to benefit the community, particularly in supporting water resilience and increasing agricultural productivity.
This infrastructure has a storage capacity of 17.4 million cubic metres and is projected to supply irrigation water for 977 hectares of farmland in the Bagong Irrigation Area.
In addition, the dam will provide raw water at 153 litres per second and play a role in flood control in Trenggalek Regency.
The Bagong Dam Package III project, undertaken by PT PP, has a contract value of Rp 402.31 billion with a implementation period of 1,473 calendar days starting from 20 December 2024.
PT PP noted that the project faces technical challenges because the dam construction is based on a colluvial layer, requiring special engineering to maintain structural stability and safety.
To address these challenges, PT PP has implemented construction innovations to enhance work effectiveness while upholding occupational safety standards.
During his visit on 30 April 2026, Vice President Gibran stressed the importance of accelerating the project completion so that the dam’s benefits can be felt soon by the community, especially farmers and residents of Trenggalek.
He also highlighted the importance of synergy between the central government, local government, and all stakeholders to ensure smooth development.
At the site, Gibran also gave appreciation to the project team and delivered encouraging messages to the workers. “Keep up the spirit,” said Gibran.
The Vice President’s visit was attended by Deputy Governor of East Java Emil Dardak, Regent of Trenggalek Mochamad Nur Arifin, Deputy Regent of Trenggalek Syah Muhammad Natanegara, and several related officials.