SOEs Complete Construction of Four Reservoirs in Banyumas
State-owned enterprises through PT Brantas Abipraya (Persero) have completed the construction of four reservoirs in Banyumas Regency, Central Java, to strengthen water availability while supporting regional food security. This water resource infrastructure is also aimed at providing economic and social benefits to the surrounding community.
Company Secretary of Brantas Abipraya, Dian Sovana, stated that the completed reservoirs include Embung Kejawar, Embung Wangon, Embung Alasmalang, and Embung Kedunggede. All four reservoirs are ready to be utilised for raw water supply, agricultural irrigation, fisheries, tourism destinations, and water reserves during the dry season.
“Brantas Abipraya ensures that the construction of the four reservoirs proceeds in accordance with quality standards, safety, and on time,” said Dian in a written statement in Jakarta on Thursday (7/5/2026).
Dian conveyed that this project is part of the government’s efforts through the Ministry of Public Works (PU) to strengthen national water and food resilience. Embung Kejawar has a storage capacity of 9,534 cubic metres, Embung Wangon 12,701 cubic metres, Embung Alasmalang 25,200 cubic metres, and Embung Kedunggede with a capacity of 18,028 cubic metres.
“In addition to their main function as irrigation water providers, the four reservoirs are also designed to have added value as public spaces,” said Dian.
Dian explained that Embung Kejawar and Wangon are equipped with intake facilities, outlet, guard house, toilet, and open areas that can be utilised by the community for social activities. The reservoir construction is said not only to focus on technical aspects but also on direct benefits for the surrounding community.
“We are committed to delivering infrastructure that is not only reliable in function but also provides added social and economic value to the community,” said Dian.
Through this project, Brantas Abipraya strengthens its role in sustainable water resource infrastructure development. The company states it will continue to support reservoir development programmes in various regions to enhance national water and food resilience.
Minister of Public Works Dody Hanggodo stated that the construction of dams, weirs, reservoirs, and impoundments plays a strategic role in maintaining the sustainability of the agricultural sector.
“The Ministry of PU continues to commit to building and completing water management infrastructure in various regions to ensure water availability for the agricultural sector,” said Dody.