Rp 22b allocated for civil projects

Rp 22b allocated for civil projects

JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: The Ministry of Public Works has
earmarked Rp 22 billion (US$3.4 million) for the construction of
public facilities in various settlements in this province. The
funds come from both the state budget and foreign loans.

Antara quoted Robert Indratno of the provincial public works
office as saying on Thursday that projects included the
construction of village roads, drainage systems, the provision of
a clean water supply and the repair of bridges in isolated areas
in 12 regencies. Puncak Jaya is the only regency with no projects
planned.

"That is because our office has not yet carried out a survey
on the environmental problems that have to be handled there," he
said.

However, Robert said there is a possibility that a clean water
supply facility will be built in Mulia, the capital of Puncak
Jaya, where thousands of civil servants, military personnel and
residents have had to use the river running through the city from
the foot of Cartenz Peak.

The construction projects will be carried out by 135 groups of
small-scale companies. (swe)