Bali Halts Cliffside Glass Elevator Construction
- Construction on a $12 million resort project in Klungkung Regency, bali, has been suspended after authorities discovered it lacked necessary permits and posed potential safety risks.
- The 200 billion rupiah (approximately US$12 million as of November 3, 2024) project, supported by Chinese investors and managed by Indonesian developer PT Bangun Nusa Properti, began in...
- The development included plans for a road and other infrastructure built into the cliff face.
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Controversial Cliffside Development in Bali Halted Over Permits and Safety Concerns
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Construction on a $12 million resort project in Klungkung Regency, bali, has been suspended after authorities discovered it lacked necessary permits and posed potential safety risks. The project, backed by Chinese investors, was intended to improve access to a secluded beach but now faces potential permanent closure.
A Project Meant to Ease Access
The 200 billion rupiah (approximately US$12 million as of November 3, 2024) project, supported by Chinese investors and managed by Indonesian developer PT Bangun Nusa Properti, began in July 2023. The stated goal was to improve access to a previously secluded beach area in klungkung Regency as reported by the Jakarta Post.
The development included plans for a road and other infrastructure built into the cliff face. Though, concerns quickly arose regarding the project’s legality and structural integrity.
permit Issues and Regulatory Violations
I Dewa Nyoman Dharmadi,municipal chief at Bali’s Civil Service Police (Satpol PP),stated that the development only had approval for limited use of the cliff area,not for building a major permanent structure. Reuters reported that Dharmadi emphasized the project’s location within a protected zone and its violation of coastal setback rules.
“We’ve halted construction and cordoned off the area for safety,” Dharmadi said. The Satpol PP is responsible for enforcing regional regulations and maintaining public order.
Other officials have expressed concerns about the materials used in construction and warned that the site could be permanently shut down if the violations are confirmed. The specific nature of thes material concerns has not yet been publicly detailed.
Conflicting Accounts and Ongoing Review
Klungkung regent I Made Satria acknowledged that the project received approval before he took office in early 2024.He also stated that developers claimed to have valid permits. channel News Asia detailed Satria’s comments.
Satria further indicated that local residents had reportedly supported the project following several rounds of consultation. “Local residents told me there were several rounds of consultation, and they supported the project,” Satria told local media outlets. His management is currently reviewing all relevant documentation to determine the validity of the permits and the extent of the violations.
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