Massive Cube Installation Progress on Payung Island Reaches 80 Percent

The Seribu Islands Water Resources Sub-agency's Blue Troops continue construction of a coastal protection embankment on the south side of Payung Island, RT 07/04, Tidung Island Urban Village, Seribu Selatan Island District. As of early June 2026, the massive cube installation had reached 80 percent progress.

prevent land erosion due to abrasion

Head Section of Beach of the Sub-agency, Wahyu Maulana said the installation of massive cubes is part of efforts to deal with abrasion caused by sea waves.

"The construction of this embankment aims to prevent land erosion due to abrasion. The construction is 65 meters long and reaches a height of 1.5 meters," he said, Tuesday (6/2).

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He added that the work is carried out manually by involving 14 Blue Troop personnel. The Sub-agency has also prepared two assembly ships to facilitate the process of transporting and installing the massive cubes.

"This work has started since the beginning of March and is targeted for completion at the end of June," he added.

Unpredictable weather conditions are one of the main obstacles during the work process. However, his party is optimistic that the construction of the embankment can be completed according to target.

Meanwhile, one of the local residents, Mursalim (60), appreciated the massive cube instalation as part of the local resident's proposal.

He hopes that the embankment will be able to protect Payung Island from the threat of abrasion and prevent coastal erosion that could disrupt the environment and residents' settlements.

"Hopefully, with this embankment, the coastal area will be safer from abrasion, allowing residents to carry out their daily activities more comfortably," he hoped.