Perceptions of Civil Engineers Regarding Adequacy of Infrastructure in the Yogyakarta Special Region

Abstract

In order to review the performance of the Yogyakarta Special Region's infrastructure over the last decades the Civil Engineers of Yogyakarta prepared a study of infrastructure adequacy at the regional level that started on June 2013, The study with 22 civil engineers working in various backgrounds and professions as participants released the most recent grades for various infrastructures in Yogyakarta Special Region's, including the region's roads and bridges, transits, railways, clean water systems, energy, tourism, dams and irrigations, and other critical facilities. A cumulative grade of an average of “C” and noting a five-year spending in services and goods need of Rp.29.1 trillion. A grade C means that the infrastructure in the system or network is in fair to good condition; it shows general signs of deterioration and requires attention. Some elements exhibit significant deficiencies in conditions and functionality, with increasing vulnerability to risk. As an example, the study reveals that more than 25% (more than one in four) of the Yogyakarta special regions’ bridges and road's are either structurally deficient or functionally obsolete. Raising the grade on the infrastructure will require a wide range of solutions in every category, including technical advances, funding, and regulatory changes in public behaviour and support. Thus this study provides a great deal of information on the impact of failing infrastructure, and also focuses on ways the Yogyakarta Special Region can begin addressing these critical deficiencies. Most importantly, The Sultan of Yogyakarta is expected to utilize the Civil Engineers in Yogyakarta Infrastructure study to explain one of the reasons the economic stimulus bill should be enacted by the Local Parliament (DPRD).