CILACAP.INFO – Chairman of DPR RI, Puan Maharani, inaugurated Sumingkir Embung (Retention basin) in Sumingkir Village, Jeruklegi, Wednesday (06/07/2022).
Also in group, Deputy Chairperson of MPR RI Ahmad Basarah, along with a number of members of DPR RI. The group arrived in Cilacap at around 16.00 WIB and was greeted by Regent Tatto Suwarto Pamuji, together with Forkopimda of CIlacap Regency.
In his remarks, Regent Tatto Suwarto Pamuji hoped that existence of Embung Sumingkir could increase harvest rate to two to three times a year.
Considering water discharge in Blender River, which is source of water for reservoir, is quite large and continuous. In addition, existence of this reservoir is also useful for storing water as an effort to conserve water resources.
“As a food barn in Central Java, we (Cilacap Regency) always have a surplus of 500,000 tons every year. But not only here, in other places we also need reservoir for irrigating rice fields for food security,” said Tatto.
In addition to supporting food security, Tatto hopes that existence of this reservoir can be improved as a tourist spot for surrounding community.
“I asked Director General and Head of PSDA to make a jogging track. Because it turns out that Cilacap has become a matter of pride, every day many people come here,” he added.
The chairman of DPR RI, Puan Maharani, assessed that existence of Sumingkir Embung was very important for irrigation supply which would strengthen agricultural sector.
In addition, Puan agreed that existence of this reservoir can be useful for multi-sectors, especially in supporting development of tourism and local community’s economy.
“So I hope that this reservoir will not only benefit local community but also Cilacap Regency. Earlier, I had whispered with Director General, yes, a jogging track was made. I also ask for a photo spot for people to come here,” said Puan.
In addition to completing infrastructure and other supporting facilities, Puan also asked Cilacap Regency Government to improve quality of main road access in area.
Because this road is only access, so it is very necessary for community to carry out economic activities.
“I see that there is also a prayer room here to carry out prayers, but don’t forget MCK. So that if facilities are equipped, it will be comfortable to become a tourism destination,” he added.
Reporting from official website of BBWS Serayu Opak, Sumingkir Embung which was built on April 4, 2021 and completed on December 13, 2021 by BBWS Serayu Opak, Directorate General of Natural Resources, Ministry of PUPR has benefits as flood reduction, conservation, and tourism.
The reservoir with a storage volume of 32,425 m3 has main benefit for irrigation, with potential for irrigated rice fields reaching 12.81 Ha of rice fields in Sumingkir Village, Jeruklegi District and Dondong Village, Kesugihan District with a rice-paddy-palawija cropping pattern.
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