West Java DPRD Welcomes Legok Nangka PSEL as a Waste Management Solution
BANDUNG — The Speaker of the West Java Regional Parliament (DPRD Jabar), Buky Wibawa Karya Guna, has welcomed the start of construction of the Legok Nangka waste-to-energy plant (PSEL). After a lengthy process and years of delay, the project has now entered the construction phase following a groundbreaking ceremony.
Buky said the construction of the Legok Nangka facility marks an important chapter in West Java’s efforts to find a solution to the waste problem, particularly in the Greater Bandung area. According to him, the plan to convert waste into electrical energy was first drawn up in 2005, some 21 years ago.
“This has been awaited for quite some time, and today we finally held the groundbreaking for the waste-to-energy plant in Legok Nangka, which has been delayed for a considerable period,” Buky said at the Legok Nangka site in Nagreg, Bandung Regency, on Wednesday (29/7).
He expressed hope that construction of the facility can proceed according to schedule and be completed within roughly three years. The presence of the Legok Nangka plant is seen as one of the solutions to West Java’s current state of waste emergency.
Buky explained that the facility will eventually handle around 2,000 tonnes of waste per day from six regencies and cities. However, he reminded the government to prepare a traffic management system for the transport of waste to the facility from the outset.
“What we are thinking about is how to manage the truck traffic. Every day around 2,000 tonnes will be delivered. This must also be considered — road access and so on,” he said.
Beyond Legok Nangka, Buky noted that the waste problem in Bandung City still requires serious attention. According to him, DPRD Jabar has communicated with the Acting Governor of West Java to assist with the procurement of waste-processing machines at the kelurahan (urban ward) level.
He hopes the programme can soon be realised so that every kelurahan has its own waste-processing machine, as part of efforts to tackle waste at its source.
Buky also highlighted the condition of the Sarimukti final disposal site (TPA), which he said has exceeded its capacity. For that reason, he disagrees with any solution to the waste problem that points once again towards expanding the landfill.
“There must be no tolerance for that. So that all of us think in terms of properly dealing with waste, not expanding dumping grounds,” he said.
Buky hopes the Legok Nangka construction can be completed as planned. According to him, realising the project will require a strong commitment from all parties, particularly the investors and those carrying out construction on the ground.
“Hopefully it will be completed on time. This requires a strong commitment from all parties, especially the investors and those executing the construction on the ground,” he said.