Remarks of President of the Republic of Indonesia at Inauguration of Ameroro Dam in Konawe Regency and Infrastructure Development Project of Wakatobi National Tourism Strategic Area, Southeast Sulawesi Province, May 14, 2024
Bismillahirrahmanirrahim.
Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.
Good morning,
May peace be upon us all.
Distinguished ladies and gentlemen,
My beloved children,
We are now in Ameroro Dam. Why is the Dam constructed? We are aware of water crisis in a number of countries; people struggle to find water. In the future, water will become more crucial for our lives; thus, we should not let it flow to the sea without being utilized.
Therefore, Ameroro Dam, which was constructed in 2020 and completed in 2023, became the 40th dam constructed during this administration. Using a budget of Rp1.57 trillion, this construction spent a lot of money; Rp1.57 trillion means one trillion five hundred and seventy billion rupiah. However, we expect the dam can bring greater benefits compared to the budget spend to build it. With a capacity of 88 million m3, this is a very large dam with an inundation area of 398 hectares. It can also reduce flooding, mitigating the floods that previously occurred in the areas around Konawe.
Secondly, as for the tourism strategic area in Wakatobi, the arrangement has been completed, including the town square, the Puncak Toliamba area, and the Sombu Dive area, all of which have been improved. We hope that this will improve tourism in Wakatobi regency.
That concludes my remarks on this auspicious occasion. By saying bismillahirrahmanirrahim, this morning I officially inaugurate Ameroro Dam in Konawe regency and area infrastructure development in Wakatobi regency, Southeast Sulawesi province.
I thank you.
Wassalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.
(RAS/MUR)