The Rp 22.6 trillion ($2.4 billion) expansion of Tanjung Priok Port in North Jakarta is facing delays, according to thejakartaglobe.com.
A senior executive at state port operator Pelindo II said: „ These delays are because of the failure of the Transportation Ministry to issue concession permits. “
About the project
The Kalibaru project will involve the construction of a Rp 22.6 trillion port, called New Priok, in Kalibaru, seven kilometers west of Tanjung Priok.
This major project will include three container terminals, an oil and gas terminal and a seven-kilometer toll road linking it to Tanjung Priok. Pelindo II was appointed by the government to build and operate Kalibaru.
„ Pelindo II already had a construction permit and could break ground on the project without the concession permits ,“ Richard J. Lino, president director of Pelindo II said.
“ It can be done ,” he said. “ They can take care of the concession permits while simultaneously working on the project. ”
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Dredging Today Staff, August 7, 2012; Image: sgl