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HAMMER: PT Gumbasa Energy, a subsidiary of the Group Kalla, asked to create detailed construction plans Gumbasa 2x25 MW hydro power plant which is currently still hampered land use permit approval in the Lore Lindu National Park area, Sigi, Central Sulawesi.

Details are expected to be submitted to the government at the latest within the next month as a complement to the material considerations the Minister of Forestry who will decide the fate of the project is estimated to cost around Rp450 billion of this.

Head of Department of Public Works, Mining, and Energy District Aswadin Randakembah Sigi says plans detail the construction of power plants that had been so long delayed is also needed in the report if requested Commission IV of the House of Representatives.

"PT Gumbasa Energy must make a detailed construction plan no later than one month to complete the data will be discussed at the Ministry of Forestry," said Aswadin, today.

According Aswadin, assessment of the feasibility of the project continue to be done because although there is indication that the construction of hydroelectric power through a complex of national parks can be damaging to the environment, but the fact that region need electricity.

Gumbasa Energy plans to build underground tunnels along the 7.5 miles across the park from upstream Gumbasa River. This tunnel to drain the water into the turbine generator.

Family-owned company of former Vice President Jusuf Kalla called has prepared three alternative locations for underground pipe tunnel and construction.

Before Sigi separated from Donggala, Donggala regency has sent a formal letter of recommendation request land use permit approval to be forwarded to the Central Sulawesi provincial government to central government.

However, the development of such requests are unclear. Numerous non-governmental organizations, especially the Forum for Environment (WALHI), has firmly rejected the plan investments.

They argue the plan to change the status of national parks against the rules. In addition, this step potentially threaten the sustainability of the region and caused by natural disasters. (HTR) By: Khaeruddin Saleh (Bisnis.com)


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