Gerokgak, North Bali, place for the new Bali airport

After years of speculation and discussion, the provincial administration has decided on Sumberkima village in Gerokgak, Buleleng regency, north Bali, as the most likely site for a new airport.

The planned airport development is awaiting completion of a feasibility study prior to producing the detailed engineering design.

The feasibility study must be carefully conducted, as the new site encompasses housing and residential areas affecting more than 800 families. Sumberkima village is also home to four major temples, Dalem, Pejarakan, Segara, Sudamala and Desa Temple. The village also has five mosques, Jami Al Amin, Annur, Jami Mujahidin, Nurul Huda and Darusalam Mosque. Another hurdle is the mountainous area, which poses crucial technical problems to the airport design. The planned airport is intended to have two runways and will require at least 1,000 hectares of land.

Sumberkima is located adjacent to many tourist sites, including Batu Ampar, Lovina, West Bali National Park and Menjangan Island. The provincial administration also plans a new toll road connecting Kuta-Soka-Seririt. The project is now looking for potential investors.

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