Since the rainy season in Bali has been particularly intense this year, tides and storm waves have damaged the pedestrian walkway along the beach in Kuta. In some areas, the pavement has been completely destroyed, making walking dangerous.
The heavy rains and associated natural phenomena have affected the beaches of central southern Bali. Kuta Beach is not the only resort where the promenade has been damaged. The coastline from Kuta Beach to Seminyak has been suffering from erosion, with tens of meters of shoreline disappearing over the past 20 years. The tides and torrential rains have worsened the situation, destroying the beach walkway. Over the past few weeks, the section of the promenade along Kuta Sea View Beach has been severely impacted.
In December 2024, a large sinkhole appeared along the sidewalk, parking lot, and steps used to view sunsets at Echo Beach in Canggu. Despite a significant portion of the walkway being damaged, tourists continue to use the remaining concrete steps to sit and watch the sunset, even though this poses a danger due to the evident instability of the structure.
Since then, the sinkhole has been filled, but during Christmas week, the tides shifted newly installed concrete slabs along the Seminyak beach area.
As the rainy season continues, tourists are strongly advised to be cautious about where they walk and avoid damaged walkways.
Efforts are currently underway to preserve Kuta Beach from further erosion. The Badung Regency government plans to expand the beaches in Kuta, Legian, and Seminyak using sand reclamation from the seabed. The project will be carried out using tankers that will extract sand from the ocean floor and spread it along the shore. Geotextiles will be used to prevent the sand from being washed back into the ocean. By February 2025, it is expected that a 5-kilometer jogging route along the beaches of Kuta will be restored.
The development of Batu Belig Beach also includes the construction of public facilities, including kiosks to support the economic activities of local residents.
In November 2024, the Badung Regency government confirmed plans to build a new breakwater to minimize the amount of sand being swept away by the tides. The project was supposed to start late last year but has been delayed due to issues with obtaining the necessary permits.
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