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About reclamation of Benoa Bay
PT TWBI has the permit for Bali Governor Denpasar (Bali Post) -
In the past few weeks, Bali’s society is confused about the statement from Bali Government especially about the plan of reclamation on Benoa Bay. On few occasion, Bali Governor and the Temporary Head of Bali Development Department Cok Ngurah Pemayun denied knowing the project. However, a copy of the letter from the governor approving the use of the coastal area on Benoa Bay spread and it was dated on December 26, 2012. There is no clear explanation about the letter because when contacted, the spokesman of Bali Governent Ketut Teneng and Cok Pemayun didn’t pick up the phone.
The letter is also equipped with the map showing the location which will be used by the private company on Benoa Bay. The right to manage the bay is given to PT. TWBI with Hendri Lukman as Director. According to the letter, the area which will be used is 838 hectare for 50 years and can be extended for
20 years. The letter also stated that the considerations taken by the governor are Bali as tourism destination has limited nature support and it is prone to tsunami. There is a need to make use the nature of Bali to support the tourism and the use of Benoa Bay is one alternative.
There is also a copy of the study done by Udayana University and the recommendation by Bali House. Meanwhile based on the study done by Udayana University, PT TWBI has he idea to use the Benoa Bay area. In the area will be build residence and marina housing, apartment and other accommodation. There will be also marina tourism area and commercial area. The reclamation will be done in the middle of Benoa Bay which is quite empty. The area where the material for the rec-
lamation is on sawangan Beach, around 100 meter from Nusa Dua Beach. In the letter is also stated that the permit user must hand in study about environmental effect of the reclamation, the plan of activities, employee the locals, rehabilitate any environment damage and give report to the governor every six month. Meanwhile Bali Government cannot ask for confirmation yet. Cok Pemayun who is also the secretary of the government cannot be contacted. (kmb29)
IBP/Yudi Karnaedi
A boat passed the Benoa Bay that will be reclaimed by investor. Investor claimed to have been holding the decree of the Governor of Bali related to this reclamation.