INFOKU, BLORA –The Ministry of Public Works ensures that construction of the Karangnongko Dam and Cabean Dam continues.
This was emphasized in a coordination meeting between the Blora Regency Government and the Ministry of Public Works (PU) which was held in the Meeting Room of the Blora Regional Secretariat (Setda), Friday (10/9/2026).
Meanwhile, the construction of Ngawen Market has reached 100 percent completion and is targeted to be occupied by traders in November 2026.
This meeting serves as a coordination step to ensure the continuation of two strategic dam projects while accelerating the utilization of the completed Ngawen Market.
The coordination meeting was attended by the Head of the Social Task Force, Lucky Korah, the Head of the Bengawan Solo BBWS, Nimbrot Numaropen, as well as representatives from the Acting Head of the Pemali Juana BBWS, and the Head of the PJSA Division, Lalu Ardian Bagus Nugroho.
Also present were elements of the Blora Forkopimda, Acting Blora Regional Secretary, heads of Blora Regency Government OPDs, representatives of the Central Java ATR/BPN Regional Office and the Blora ATR/BPN Regional Office, and representatives of the Directorate General of Planning of the Ministry of Forestry who attended the meeting online.
The Regent of Blora stated that discussions with the central team focused on the sustainability of the construction of the Cabean Dam and Karangnongko Dam, as well as the readiness of Ngawen Market for immediate use.
Cabean & Karangnongko Dams
"Alhamdulillah, today the central team, led by Mr. Lucky from the Ministry of Public Works, discussed several things. The first was about the Cabean Dam, and the second was about Karangnongko, and we also touched briefly on the Ngawen Market," said the Regent.
For the Cabean Dam, the Blora Regency Government will try to encourage the central government to designate the project as a National Strategic Project (PSN).
This effort is expected to open up opportunities for strengthening budget support so that development can continue until completion.
The Regent explained that the target for completing the Cabean Dam had changed from the initial plan of 2026 to 2028 due to budget adjustments.
"We are currently pushing several central governments to designate the Cabean Dam as a National Strategic Project (PSN) as well. This will help with budgeting," he explained.
In addition to the Cabean Dam, the Blora Regency Government also ensures coordination efforts regarding the construction of the Karangnongko Dam.
The Regent said that the Blora Regency Government will coordinate with the Ministry of Forestry regarding the land used for the construction of the Karangnongko Dam.
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Coordination will also be carried out with the Regent of Bojonegoro and the Regent of Ngawi to encourage the continuation of the project.
In addition to physical development, the local government also pays attention to the affected communities.
"So, we, along with the Regent of Bojonegoro and the Regent of Ngawi, will work to continue Karangnongko, including the hopes of our community in about five affected villages. We will also discuss how to support these affected communities, such as the Translok program, local transmigration. We will propose a solution to this issue to the central government," the Regent said.
Regarding the Cabean Dam, the Head of the PJSA Division of the Pemali Juana BBWS, Lalu Ardian Bagus Nugroho, revealed that the progress of the Cabean Dam work has reached 25.6 percent and is still ongoing.
Based on the initial contract, construction began in December 2023 and was targeted for completion in December 2026. However, the budget efficiency policy followed by budget recomposition has impacted the project completion schedule adjustments.
"The Cabean project, which was originally targeted for completion in December 2026, has proposed extending the deadline to 2028 due to budget efficiency and other issues," he said.
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Meanwhile, Acting Head of the Bengawan Solo River Basin Management Agency (BBWS), Nimbrot Numaropen, stated that construction of the Karangnongko Dam is ongoing. However, aside from budgetary issues, land acquisition in Blora Regency is still ongoing.
Ngawen Market
While overseeing dam construction, the Blora Regency Government also received good news regarding Ngawen Market. Construction progress has reached 100 percent.
The next stage focuses on organizing traders, completing technical aspects, and the process of handing over temporary management to the local government.
"Earlier, we stated that the target was for November to be ready for occupancy," said the Regent.
Imam, a representative of the Directorate General of Strategic Infrastructure at the Ministry of Public Works, explained that the physical construction of Ngawen Market had been completed.
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The technical repair process and temporary handover of management from the Central Java Strategic Infrastructure Work Unit to the Blora Regency Government will be carried out as part of the market's operational preparations.
When asked about the target market for traders to start occupying in November, Imam stated that it could be done.
"We can, because the progress has been completed," he said. (Setyorini/KOM)
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