WIKA Supports Post-Disaster Drinking Water System Recovery in Solok

PT Wijaya Karya (Persero) Tbk (WIKA) is supporting the Ministry of Public Works’ efforts to restore basic infrastructure by implementing the Post-Disaster Drinking Water Supply System (SPAM) Handling Project in Solok Regency and Solok City, West Sumatra. This project is part of the rehabilitation and reconstruction of water supply facilities damaged by disasters, aiming to ensure the community regains access to safe and sustainable clean water. The project responds to infrastructure damage that disrupted clean water services. Through its support for the Ministry of Public Works programme, WIKA is accelerating the recovery of basic services while improving the reliability of the water supply system to be more resilient against future disasters. Work is being carried out across several locations, including SPAM Tabek Kaciak, SPAM Aie Badarun, SPAM Aie Abuih, SPAM Air Tabik, SPAM Batu Kubung/Guguak Rantau, SPAM KTK, SPAM Guguak Lasuang, and SPAM Padat Karya Payo. The scope includes repairing water sources, constructing intakes, broncaptering, reservoirs, water treatment plants (IPA), transmission and distribution pipelines, pipe bridges, complementary buildings, and mechanical and electrical facilities. Initial work has commenced at several sites, such as the installation of gabions and delivery of pipe materials at SPAM Air Tabik, rock excavation at the intake area of SPAM Batu Kubung, and delivery of GIP pipe materials for SPAM Aie Badarun. Current activities are focused on construction preparation, material procurement, and preliminary works at each location. Corporate Secretary of WIKA, Ngatemin, stated that the project plays a vital role in supporting the Ministry of Public Works to restore basic public services post-disaster while strengthening drinking water infrastructure resilience in affected areas. ‘The Post-Disaster SPAM Handling in Solok Regency and City is part of WIKA’s commitment to supporting the Ministry of Public Works in restoring basic infrastructure services that directly impact people’s lives. By rebuilding various affected drinking water facilities, we hope clean water services can be restored quickly and provide long-term benefits for the community, while also improving system reliability to face potential future disasters,’ said Ngatemin. The project is supported by the involvement of local workers, which provides economic benefits to surrounding communities through job creation and increased economic activity in the affected areas. The Post-Disaster SPAM Handling project in Solok Regency and City is targeted for completion by December 2026. Once all works are finished, the drinking water supply systems in the affected locations are expected to function optimally again, serving the community sustainably and supporting post-disaster social and economic recovery through the provision of more reliable and adequate clean water access.