The first stage of development has started at Bingin Beach following the significant demolition of illegal structures. To ensure tourists and locals don’t lose access to the shore, the local municipal police (Satpol PP) are opening a temporary pedestrian route. It’s not a permanent road, just a simple path with steps and barriers, but for now, it will provide safe beach access.
The head of Badung's Satpol PP, I Gusti Agung Ketut Suryanegara, stated that the main goal is to clear the demolition aftermath and prevent injuries to tourists.
"We're removing the remnants of constructions, moving building debris inward so it doesn't obstruct, and creating a path that people can walk along safely," he said.
Signal tapes and barriers will be installed along the route. This is to prevent visitors from entering areas where there are still rebar, concrete debris, and glass. Suryanegara noted that many tourists at Bingin walk barefoot, which is taken into account.
"We've placed tapes along the path to protect people from shards, nails, or iron rods. All of this can be very dangerous," he added.
The work also includes sorting waste. Glass and metal debris are collected separately from concrete fragments. According to Satpol PP's plan, the temporary tourist path should remain clean for the entire duration until a full beach area renovation is undertaken by specialized services.
Authorities emphasize: this is only an interim solution until the Department of Public Works and Spatial Planning (PUPR) begins the major Bingin improvement program. The current work is expected to take about a week. After that, other departments will take over.
Bingin became the first beach where local authorities demolished buildings constructed without legal permits. The demolition happened quickly, sparking much debate, so efforts are more cautious with other beaches. According to PUPR Badung, 21 illegal structures were identified at Balangan and another 8 at Melasti. All owners have received repeated official warnings, but actual demolition has still not taken place.
Regent of Badung I Wayan Adi Arnawa explains the delay as a result of preparing a master plan. He says that the dismantling of illegal structures will be phased and necessarily involve local residents to avoid conflicts. The approach here is gradual: first planning, then dismantling, and finally improvement.
You can add one right now!