Abstract
Geo- and hydro-meteorological disasters typically caused disruptive impact to road networks due to damaged road infrastructure, which in turn disconnect access to and isolate the disaster affected areas. Road clearing work and emergency road recovery operation are considered a priority to reconnect the access during post-disaster emergency response. However, the operation is not always smooth and in many cases delayed due to various problems. An investigation is conducted to understand the current practice of post-disaster emergency road recovery operation in Indonesia and to study possible participation of construction industry in order to improve its effectiveness. In-depth interviews with Local Disaster Management Agencies (BPBDs) and local road agencies in West Java Province were conducted to understand current practices in emergency road recovery operation and to view perspectives on local contractor participation. The surveys showed supports from the local governments for contractor involvement as long as it is still under guidance of related agencies (Ministry of Public Works and Housing) despite some possible obstacles from the current regulation that may hamper contractors’ participation, which indicate that there is a potential role of construction industry for more effective post-disaster emergency response, provided that contractor associations are involved and existing procurement regulation is improved.
Highlights
Indonesia is vulnerable to many different types of hazards
The pre-arranged participation of private sector or construction industry may be considered as a solution to improve the process, as [3] suggested that construction companies already in the affected areas may contribute better labour, materials and equipments supported by good networks and supply chain for immediate relief which include debris removal and emergency repair to put back the road function
4.1 Civil Works in Post Disaster Emergency Response To prevent further damage and losses to the affected areas caused by delayed response operation as well as to prevent work accident, road clearing and emergency repair works should be conducted by professional personnel, which may include local experienced contractors with adequate resources
Summary
Indonesia is vulnerable to many different types of hazards. According to National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), there are at least 20 categories of natural and man made hazard in Indonesia. Landslide is an important secondary hazard in Indonesia and is closely associated with flooding, earthquake, and volcanic activity (CFEDMDA, 2015). These hazards have been known for the disruptive effect to the road service due to damages and debris caused by the impact of the hazards, and in some cases causes disruption of access to the disaster affected locations. The pre-arranged participation of private sector or construction industry may be considered as a solution to improve the process, as [3] suggested that construction companies already in the affected areas may contribute better labour, materials and equipments supported by good networks and supply chain for immediate relief which include debris removal and emergency repair to put back the road function. This paper tries to identify factors including scheme and obstacles during emergency response and provide recommendation on how to improve construction industry participation as a solution for an effective and timely post-disaster emergency response
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