Waskita Develops Irrigation Network in Merauke Worth Rp529.2 Billion The irrigation project is one strategy to achieve food security Rep: Nur Syamsyi/ Red: Intan Pratiwi

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- PT Waskita Karya (Persero) Tbk has been entrusted to build the Rawa Irrigation Network in the Food Production Center (KSPP) of Merauke Regency, Package I in South Papua. Waskita Karya's Director of Operations II, Dhetik Ariyanto, stated that the project, valued at Rp529.2 billion, is a manifestation of the company's support for the government's food self-sufficiency target. "Waskita will build a 77-kilometer channel that will channel water to land covering 5,000 hectares. The project is targeted to be completed within eight months," Dhetik said in a written statement in Jakarta, Sunday (2/11/2025). Dhetik said the project is highly anticipated by the community. The government plans to make the Merauke area one of the main food granaries in eastern Indonesia. "Waskita Karya is proud to contribute to building and improving agricultural productivity in South Papua. This construction aims to succeed the food security program that is currently the ...