Jakarta – Minister of Defense Prabowo Subianto became the main speaker in a national seminar with the theme ‘Strategy for Protecting the Java Island Region through the Construction of Coastal and Sea Walls (Giant Sea Wall)’ in Jakarta, Wednesday (10/1).
In his presentation, Prabowo explained the importance of sea walls for the North Coast of Java (Pantura) region.
“Because Pantura is a determining potential for all of us. Java still contributes more than 50 percent of our GDP,” said Prabowo.
In addition, the worrying condition due to the phenomenon of rising sea levels and abrasion in the region prompted Prabowo to push for a solution to the problem through the construction of the Giant Sea Wall together with other ministers.
“So that this that has entered the national strategic project (PSN) is genuinely our top priority. We have to gather the best minds of the nation. Accelerate the construction of the giant sea wall,” he continued.
At the same time, economist Raden Pardede said that in the Java Sea, there are strong ocean currents, so the potential for tidal floods is increasing.
“Global warming is also another problem that needs to be anticipated,” he said.
From a defense perspective, sea walls have several advantages including; coastal defense which functions to protect against floods and natural disasters. Indirectly contribute to the overall city’s resilience.
In addition, for the protection of strategic infrastructure aimed at protecting major urban infrastructure.
Sea walls also contribute to the stability and sustainability of economic activities by preventing damage from floods. (SENOPATI)
