SONGGON – Korem Commander 083 Baladhika Jaya Infantry Colonel Ardiansyah Triono laid the first stone for the construction of a suspension bridge connecting Sumberbulu Village and Bayu Village, Songgon District, yesterday morning (20/1). When laying the groundwork for the service of the Kodim 0825 the, Ardiansyah accompanied by Dandim 0825 Muslimini Fasya and Banyuwangi Regency Secretary Slamet Karyono.
Besides that, The event was also attended by members of the Songgon District Leadership Forum, religious leaders, and community leaders, as well as the village head- Songgon District. Hundreds of local residents were also seen flocking to the location of the laying of the first stone on the banks of the Badeng River which has been known as white water rafting..
Korem Commander 083 Baladhika Jaya, Infantry Colonel Ardiansyah Triono said, The bridge construction is a form of the central government's concern for remote areas throughout Indonesia, including Banyuwangi. "TNI AD was ordered to look for villages that need assistance". Cooperation between the TNI, district government, and society, very much needed in this program,He said.
Ardiansyah hopes, the construction of the suspension bridge will increase cooperation between villages, easy access for school children, and workers who cross. hope, in the future can improve the welfare of the community. Meanwhile, Dandim 0825 Banyuwangi, Muslimin Fasya added, in addition to the construction of the suspension bridge,, there is also one more help from the central government, i.e. one tank car unit to transport clean water.
"Later, the car will be used by one of the villages in the Genteng District, because of frequent droughts and lack of clean water,he said. Meanwhile, yesterday's military service was enthusiastically welcomed by the residents. They are very grateful for the construction of the bridge. “Usually if you want to cross to the village after (Bayu Village), residents use a wooden bridge that we built ourselves.
But, when the flood comes, The bridge is often washed away by the water, so we can't cross,' said Bonadi, Sumberbulu Village residents, that. After the water discharge decreases, protects Bonadi, Residents build a wooden bridge to replace the old bridge that was swept away by the flood. The residents of the two villages who often cross the Badeng River are school children and residents who work as planting laborers on the edge of the forest..
Need to know, suspension bridge that cost Rp 300 million was built on land owned by Perhutani and crossed the river under the supervision of the Department of Public Works for Waterworks. The work on the bridge connecting the two villages is targeted to be completed within the next three months. Later, piles will be built on both sides of the bridge to connect the bridge. The road to the bridge will also be paved gradually so that it doesn't slide easily. (radar)
