Aceh – Indonesia, Deputy Governor (Wagub) of Aceh, Fadhlullah (Dek Fadh), accompanied by the Regional Secretary of Pidie Jaya, Assistant II of Pidie Jaya, and the Head of the Leadership Administration Bureau of the Aceh Regional Secretariat, conducted an-onsite inspection at Krueng Meureudu, specifically at the Seunong Irrigation Area (D.I.) in Meurah Dua District on Monday (5/10).
The inspection was carried out after members of the community contacted Vice Governor Dek Fadh to report complaints regarding the condition of D.I. Seunong, which has yet to receive proper attention. Following up on these concerns, Vice Governor Dek Fadh visited the location directly to assess the irrigation system’s status and listen to the residents’ needs.
At the inspection site, local residents explained that the damage to D.I. Seunong had disrupted the water supply vital for their daily needs. To maintain the water flow, community members have been organizing self-funded communal work to keep the irrigation system functioning.
In response to the situation, Vice Governor Dek Fadh emphasized that the government will act swiftly to address the damage so it no longer impacts the community. He has also coordinated with the River Basin Center (BWS) to push for budget allocation so that the revitalization of D.I. Seunong can begin promptly.
“We have seen the conditions firsthand and listened to what the residents had to say. I have coordinated with BWS so that funding for the repair work can be budgeted immediately,” he stated.
Meanwhile, at Krueng Meureudu, Vice Governor Dek Fadh also inspected the mitigation work previously conducted through the installation of boulder armor (batu gajah). The project is currently ongoing in line with government budget execution.
As a follow-up, Vice Governor Dek Fadh stressed that the Aceh Provincial Government will continue to monitor coordination with BWS to ensure the repairs on D.I. Seunong are realized soon. This initiative is expected to restore the irrigation system’s functionality and guarantee a stable water supply for local residents, particularly for agricultural activities in the Meurah Dua region. [rao]