By M Khaidar Khamzah, Editor at The Nusantara Times
Published: February 12, 2025
The Nusantara Times, Jakarta – On February 12, 2025, Construction of Indonesia’s new capital, Nusantara, is progressing rapidly, with Phase 1 now 98.2% complete, according to officials. Despite significant budget cuts, the government has maintained momentum on the large-scale infrastructure project, which remains central to Indonesia’s long-term development plans.
As of February 12, 2025, Danis Hidayat Sumadilaga, Deputy for Facilities and Infrastructure at the IKN Authority, reported that the project is divided into three main phases. The first phase is nearly finished, while Phase 2 is 84.6% complete, and Phase 3 stands at 36.1%.
Key milestones include the completion of civil servant and defense personnel housing (ASN and Hankam) with an overall progress rate of 93.1%. The construction of 36 units of the Minister’s official residences (RTJM) has also been finalized, and several government office buildings, including the State Palace and the Presidential Secretariat Office, have reached 100% completion.
While the IKN project has moved ahead, some areas are still under development. The airport runway, for instance, is 89.6% finished, and the Vice President’s Palace is only 40% complete. Still, these developments represent significant strides in what is expected to be a decades-long project.
Basuki Hadimuljono, head of the IKN Authority, noted that 27 towers for civil servants and defense personnel are complete, with plans for 47 towers by March 2025. An additional 20 towers are expected to be fully furnished by the end of the first quarter.
The government has been careful to balance the ambitious development with budgetary constraints. Basuki confirmed that the IKN project remains a priority, especially after securing approval for IDR 48.8 trillion in funding for 2025-2028. Additionally, IDR 8.1 trillion is set to be released soon to support ongoing construction efforts this year.
Though the project is moving forward, concerns about environmental impacts remain. Indonesia’s new capital is envisioned as a green, sustainable city, but critics warn that the extensive development could threaten the local ecosystem, home to endangered species like the proboscis monkey and Irrawaddy dolphins.
With construction continuing through 2045, the IKN project remains a cornerstone of Indonesia’s vision for a future that balances modernization with environmental sustainability.
Image Source:
Bloomberg Technoz, “Melihat Progres Pengerjaan IKN Terbaru,” https://www.bloombergtechnoz.com/detail-news/16186/melihat-progres-pengerjaan-ikn-terbaru.
The progress is massive