Currently, we propose development of a big multi cargo port in the special economic zone."Samarinda (ANTARA News) - East Kalimantan Governor Awang Faroek Ishak said he had reported to President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) progress made in the development of a number of strategic projects in the province.
Among the projects are construction of the toll road projects of Balikpapan-Samarinda and Samarinda-Bontang and new Samarinda airport, and special economic zone of Maloy Batuta Trans Kalimantan (KEK-MBTK), the governor said.
"I has reported progress in the development of the Industrial Estate of Buluminung, which is a cooperation project between Indonesia and Russia, including construction of its port, techno-park and railway track," Awang Faroek said.
He said he also reported progress in the development of farm infrastructure projects such as dams of Teritip Balikpapan, Talake in the regency of Penajam Paser Utara and Paser and the dam project of Marang Kayu in Kutai Kartanegara.
He said he also submitted a new proposal for development of Lambakan irrigation system in the regency of Paser.
The infrastructure projects are expected to contribute to East Kalimantans target of self sufficiency in food.
He reported the progress made in the development of the projects hoping that the progress would be up to expectation.
The construction of the new airport of Samarinda Baru in Sungai Siring is to be completed by the end of 2017 and development of toll road projects is to be finished by the end of 2018 and development of the infrastructure of the special economic zone of Maloy Batuta Trans Kalimantan (MBTK), he cited.
He said an access road of 17 kilometers has been built to the zone, and a sea terminal is also being built.
"Currently, we propose development of a big multi cargo port in the special economic zone. The MBTK special economic zone is not only a regional pride but also national pride," he said.
(Uu.H-ASG/F001)
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