Bali Governor Accelerates Infrastructure Development to Spread Tourism Growth

Bali Governor Wayan Koster announced on Friday in Jimbaran, Badung Regency, that the provincial government will accelerate infrastructure development to improve access to tourist destinations across Bali, particularly in the northern, eastern, and western regions. The move aims to ensure tourism's economic benefits are not concentrated solely in southern Bali (Denpasar, Badung, and Gianyar).

"Our future direction is access to East, North, and West Bali. Infrastructure must be good so that tourist attractions there are easily accessible to tourists," Koster said.

One project mentioned is the construction of an overpass in Jimbaran, which has reportedly been discussed with the central government, including the Ministry of Public Works, and will move forward through planning and budgeting processes.

Koster also highlighted the need for infrastructure to address traffic congestion in areas that serve as tourism hubs. He called on the Badung Regency government to collaborate on infrastructure development elsewhere in Bali, noting that Badung contributed approximately Rp6.3 trillion of the province's roughly Rp8.5 trillion in tax revenue in 2022.

No specific timeline for construction or completion was given, suggesting the plans remain in the discussion and planning stage.