Government Builds Thumburuni Market in West Papua, William Wandik: It Can Boost People's Economy

The government builds the market. Member of Commission V DPR RI William Wandik said he hoped the development of the Thumburuni market in West Papua could improve the economy of the Papuan people, especially in West Papua.

The Democrat politician explained that the construction of the Thumburuni market was a follow-up to the Fakfak Regent's letter regarding the request for the rebuilding of the Thumburuni market which was burned down due to the social unrest in 2019.

In developing the market, said the chairman of GAMKI, using the green building concept is the Ministry of PUPR's efforts to encourage the application of smart and green building and advances in digital construction technology throughout the country.

"And of course this will become a modern market in Eastern Indonesia later," he explained.

The existence of this market, continued William Wandik, is believed to be able to leverage the economy of the people in Papua.” This is the right moment to revive the economy in Papua," he explained.

He added that the development of the Thumburuni market was carried out to restore the function of the market as an infrastructure for trade and the people's economy so that it became a safe, comfortable, clean, orderly and better building.

Just to note, the Ministry of PUPR through the Directorate General of Human Settlements built the Thumburuni Market to support the economic activities of the people of West Papua. The development was marked by groundbreaking or groundbreaking activities in Fakfak Regency, West Papua.

Thumburuni Market is a modern market with an area of 9,568 square meters, a building area of 13,563 square meters and a four-story building height which will later meet the basic needs, clothing and electronics of the people around Fakfak Regency.

It is hoped that the 974 booths and 166 kiosks can accommodate the activities of traders in Thumburuni Market. The development is carried out under the Multi Years Contract (MYC) scheme for the 2021-2023 State Budget with a contract value of Rp. 104 billion and is targeted to be completed in 570 days.

SOURCE: https://nusantaranews.co/government-bangun-pasar-thumburuni-di-papua-barat-william-wandik-bisa-naikkan-ekonomi-dunia/