Swedish Crown Princess Visits 2018 Earthquake Recovery Projects in North Lombok
Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria, in her role as UNDP Goodwill Ambassador, visited earthquake recovery projects in North Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, reviewing rebuilt schools, health facilities, and water systems constructed under UNDP's PETRA program following the 2018 earthquake. The visit highlights ongoing disaster resilience efforts in the region, though it involves no new travel restrictions or safety alerts for visitors.
Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria, serving as UNDP Goodwill Ambassador, visited North Lombok Regency in West Nusa Tenggara Province to review recovery projects following the 2018 earthquake that struck the region. On Saturday, she toured the reconstruction site of SMK Negeri 1 Pemenang, a vocational high school rebuilt with earthquake-resistant construction.
The rebuilding was carried out under UNDP's Programme for Earthquake and Tsunami Infrastructure Reconstruction Assistance (PETRA). Through this program, 14 public facilities have been reconstructed across Lombok, including four vocational schools, one community health center (puskesmas), and nine auxiliary health posts, benefiting more than 150,000 residents. Eight additional community infrastructure projects have also been completed.
PETRA has further restored water and irrigation systems, including clean water installations for 600 households in North Lombok and irrigation channels supporting roughly 500 families in East Lombok.
During her visit, the Crown Princess listened to a briefing from the school principal on facility conditions and spoke with teachers and students about disaster preparedness. The visit represents a diplomatic and development cooperation event reviewing recovery progress from a past disaster, rather than an announcement of new hazards or restrictions.
Things to Consider
This visit involves no direct impact or new restrictions for tourists or residents, so no immediate action is required. However, since Lombok remains an earthquake-prone region, travelers should check the seismic resilience of accommodations and venues, and familiarize themselves with evacuation routes during their stay. When visiting rural schools or health facilities, it can be useful to ask local staff about disaster preparedness measures in place.
Source: ANTARA News Bali