Jakarta – Minister of Defense Prabowo Subianto became the main speaker in a national seminar with the theme ‘Strategy for Protecting the Java Island Region, Through the Construction of Coastal Dikes and Sea Dikes (Giant Sea Wall)’ in Jakarta, Wednesday (10/1).
In his presentation, Prabowo explained the importance of sea dikes for the North Coast of Java (Pantura) area.
“Because Pantura is a determining potential for all of us. Java still contributes more than 50 percent of our GDP,” said Prabowo.
In addition, the worrying conditions due to the phenomena of rising sea levels and abrasion in the region prompted Prabowo to encourage the resolution of these problems through the construction of the Giant Sea Wall together with other ministers.
“So this has entered the national strategic project (PSN) that we must prioritize. We must gather the best minds of the nation. Accelerate the construction of the giant sea wall,” he continued.
In the same event, economist Raden Pardede said that in the Java Sea there are strong ocean currents, so the potential for tidal floods is increasing.
“Global warming is also another problem that needs to be anticipated,” he said.
From a defense perspective, sea dikes have several advantages, including coastal defense which functions to protect against floods and natural disasters. Indirectly contributes to the overall city’s resilience.
In addition, for the protection of strategic infrastructure that aims to protect the main urban infrastructure.
Sea dikes also contribute to the stability and sustainability of economic activities by preventing damage from floods. (SENOPATI)
