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Pelindo IV to build seaport near Malaysia
State-owned port operator PT Pelindo IV plans to build an international seaport in Nunukan regency in North Kalimantan, which borders with Malaysia
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tate-owned port operator PT Pelindo IV plans to build an international seaport in Nunukan regency in North Kalimantan, which borders with Malaysia.
According to PT Pelindo IV Nunukan operations manager, Marihot Sigala, the company has allocated Rp 100 billion (US$7 million) and will start building the seaport this year.
"Previously, we announced that the budget would be Rp 50 billion. It turns out that it is almost Rp 100 billion," said Marihot on Friday as quoted by kompas.com.
Marihot said that they are still finalizing plans for the new seaport, which comes under the authority of the harbor master and the Nunukan port master.
"The masterplan is in accordance with the provincial spatial planning regulations [RTRW] for long-term developments. The project is linked in with warehouses and roads. We have consulted with the Jakarta Development Planning Board [Bappeda], the transportation agency, and the Public Works Ministry to synchronize the zones for warehouses, terminals for passengers and public transportation," said Marihot.
The company is set to prepare 2.5 hectares of land for the new seaport. (edn/kes)
