Aceh Infrastructure Restoration Efforts Gain Momentum

Electricity Restoration

The Indonesian government, led by Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia, has deployed 1,000 gensets to affected areas in Aceh, providing electricity to approximately 35,000 homes across 224 villages in 10 districts ¹

. This initiative aims to address the immediate needs of communities affected by the recent floods. PT PLN (Persero) has made significant progress in restoring electricity infrastructure, having successfully normalized 323 distribution substations and restored power to 184 villages in Aceh Tengah ⁴

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Road Connectivity Restoration

The Ministry of Public Works has been working to restore connectivity in the affected regions. Key national roads have been reopened following extensive cleanup operations involving heavy machinery, including wheel loaders, motor graders, dump trucks, and excavators ²

. Notably, the Meureudu-Batas Kabupaten Pidie Jaya/Bireuen road segment has been restored after the repair of the Meureudu Bridge ³

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Infrastructure Challenges and Solutions

The restoration efforts face challenges such as limited access to certain areas and adverse weather conditions. To overcome these, the government has coordinated efforts with various stakeholders, including state-owned enterprises like PLN, the military (TNI), and local authorities. In some cases, alternative solutions such as the installation of Bailey bridges have been implemented to restore connectivity ³

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Future Plans

Looking ahead, the government is considering long-term solutions to enhance infrastructure resilience against future disasters. This includes plans to duplicate critical bridges like the Meureudu Bridge to improve capacity and safety ³

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