Saturday, 10 October 2026
DELI SERDANG | INDATANEWS.COM - The Deli Serdang Regency Government has begun repairing Jalan Pasir Putih in Pematang Lalang Village, Percut Sei Tuan District, after the road remained damaged for approximately ten years. The road rehabilitation and improvements to the irrigation system have raised new hopes among local residents. Rice farmers, in particular, depend on accessible roads and a reliable irrigation system to increase agricultural productivity.
Anjur Silitonga, a community representative from Pematang Lalang Village, welcomed the road repairs and improvements to irrigation facilities, saying the work would benefit local agriculture. According to him, approximately 98 percent of the village's residents work in rice farming. Adequate infrastructure is therefore essential to sustaining their livelihoods."Our agricultural yields have increased, sir. Hopefully, the irrigation repairs currently being carried out by the BBWS will make farmers even happier," he said. He also asked the government to repair the irrigation gate.
Anjur expressed hope that the government would repair the irrigation gate as soon as possible to ensure a reliable water supply to the rice fields. Deli Serdang Regent dr. H. Asri Ludin Tambunan responded to the request. Through the Deli Serdang Regency Office of Water Resources, Highways and Construction (SDABMBK), he conveyed that the relevant agency would follow up on the request and repair the gate to improve the irrigation system's functionality.On Friday, October 9, 2026, the Deli Serdang regent officially inaugurated four road sections with a combined length of 18.4 kilometers. The projects are intended to improve mobility, shorten travel times, and support economic activities and agriculture.
The four road sections comprise Jalan Pasar X in Saentis Village, stretching 5.1 kilometers; Jalan Sopoyono Barat in Dusun XVIII, Saentis Village, covering 3.2 kilometers; Jalan Paluh Gelombang, also known as Jalan Industri, in Tanjung Selamat Village, measuring 2.5 kilometers; and Jalan Percut, also known as Jalan Cinta Damai, in Sei Tuan Village, extending 7.6 kilometers.The government financed the construction work through several budget sources. Funding for Jalan Pasar X in Saentis Village came from the 2026 budget surplus (SiLPA). Meanwhile, repairs to Jalan Sopoyono Barat and Jalan Paluh Gelombang were financed through the 2026 Regional Revenue and Expenditure Budget (APBD).
According to the project financing information, work on Jalan Percut, also known as Jalan Cinta Damai, was funded through the State Budget (APBN), using the General Allocation Fund (DAU) for the 2026 fiscal year.The improved roads are expected to make it easier for residents to reach government offices, commercial areas, and agricultural land. Better road access can also facilitate the transportation of harvested crops, reduce travel difficulties, and encourage economic activity in rural communities.
For farmers, well-maintained road infrastructure is particularly important for transporting agricultural products reliably. Better roads can shorten travel times and improve access to farmland and markets.
During the official inauguration of the four road sections, Asri Ludin Tambunan urged residents to work together to maintain the newly constructed infrastructure. He emphasized that the roads had been financed with public funds, including revenue from taxes and other regional income sources.
"This road was built using tax revenue, including the Land and Building Tax (PBB), taxes on food and beverages, and other sources of income. So, I would like to make one request: let us work together to maintain the road that has been built," he said.According to the regent, the success of infrastructure projects depends not only on completing construction but also on the public's willingness to take responsibility for maintaining public facilities. Regular maintenance can help preserve road conditions over the long term and ensure that residents continue to benefit from the improvements.
To strengthen transparency, the Deli Serdang Regency Government also plans to install green information boards along all roads under its jurisdiction. The boards will provide information about road status and project funding, including whether construction costs were covered by Regional Original Revenue (PAD) or financial transfers from other levels of government."This is the new procedure that has been established. Through these green boards, residents will be able to identify which roads fall under the regency's authority and which funding sources were used for their construction," he added.
Through this initiative, the regional government aims to make road management responsibilities easier for residents to understand while promoting greater transparency in the use of public funds. The initiative is also intended to encourage residents to monitor infrastructure in their neighborhoods, support maintenance efforts, and participate in public oversight.
The road rehabilitation projects have received a positive response from residents. They said their journeys had become faster and easier following the government's repairs to road sections whose poor condition had previously significantly restricted mobility.
"Thank you, sir. We can now get to Pakam faster, and the road to the district office in Saentis is now smooth and easy to travel on. In the past, the road was completely damaged, and we were reluctant to travel along it," one resident said.Residents' experiences illustrate how infrastructure projects can have an immediate impact on everyday life. Better roads not only improve travel comfort but also help people save time when accessing government offices and economic centers.
In Pematang Lalang Village, repairs to Jalan Pasir Putih and improvements to irrigation facilities are important parts of broader efforts to improve living conditions for a population largely dependent on agriculture. Accessible roads and a reliable water supply can help farmers organize their production more efficiently.However, residents still need concrete solutions to address existing infrastructure problems. One of the key concerns is the repair of the irrigation gate, as highlighted by Anjur Silitonga. The regency government has stated that the relevant technical agency will follow up on the matter.
Road construction and irrigation improvements are expected to go hand in hand with ongoing maintenance and continued attention to residents' concerns. This approach is intended not only to improve transportation links but also to increase agricultural productivity and enhance residents' livelihoods.The Deli Serdang Regency Government's efforts to rehabilitate roads and address farmers' concerns form part of a broader initiative to strengthen transportation links in rural areas. To ensure that residents continue to benefit in the long term, the government and local communities must work together to maintain public facilities and ensure that infrastructure meets local needs. (IDNC)
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