A new sea taxi dock is being planned for Perancak Beach in Tibubeneng Village, North Kuta District, Badung Regency, Bali. Local authorities have stressed that construction must not disrupt either the local Hindu community’s religious practices or the area’s fishing activities.
Joint Team Deployed for Site Assessment
The Badung Regency government deployed a joint team to inspect the proposed location, following an invitation from Indonesia’s Coordinating Ministry for Infrastructure and Regional Development. The inspection revealed that the planned dock site sits near Segara Temple and an active fishing area.
“This dock site plan is located near the temple area, so we need to ensure that Segara Temple and the holy water collection site used by the community aren’t affected. We will study this more deeply to make sure social, cultural, and fishing activities can continue,” said I Made Agus Aryawan, Assistant for Economic Affairs and Development at the Badung Regional Secretariat, during the field inspection on Friday, October 2, 2026.
Land Status and Project Scale
Construction of the Perancak Beach dock is expected to require more than three hectares of land for its main and supporting facilities. According to preliminary findings, land on the southern side of the delta and river is state-owned, while land on the northern side already holds private ownership status, a distinction that will likely shape how the project moves forward legally.
Protecting Local Fishing Communities
Agus explained that Badung’s Fisheries Agency will map out alternative locations to prepare a more suitable replacement site should the project end up affecting existing boat mooring areas.
“There are approximately 50 to 80 fishermen currently active at this existing mooring site. If they are affected, the Fisheries Agency will communicate with them and map out a more suitable replacement location,” Agus said.
This commitment suggests local authorities are treating the fishing community’s livelihood as a priority consideration throughout the planning process, rather than an afterthought once construction begins.
Access Routes Still Under Review
Beyond the dock site itself, officials are also studying potential access routes to the facility, with the goal of avoiding traffic congestion in the surrounding area. The sea taxi project still faces several more rounds of further study before it can move forward.
“The entry access is still under review, because one option would cross customary village assets and run close to Perancak Temple. In fact, the Coordinating Ministry has indicated there are still around 14 more studies that need to be conducted, including environmental and traffic studies, before this project can be finalized,” Agus explained.
A Careful, Multi-Stage Approval Process
The sheer number of remaining studies, 14 in total, covering everything from environmental impact to traffic flow, signals that this project is still in a relatively early planning stage despite the site inspection already taking place. Given the sensitivity of the location, situated near both a temple and an active fishing community, authorities appear to be taking a deliberately cautious approach rather than rushing toward construction.
What This Means for the Local Community
For residents of Tibubeneng Village, particularly those involved in fishing activities or religious practices tied to Segara Temple, this careful review process offers some reassurance that their concerns are being factored into the project’s planning. However, the project’s ultimate scope and design will likely depend heavily on how the remaining environmental, traffic, and access studies unfold in the coming months.
For Bali’s broader tourism infrastructure, a sea taxi service connecting coastal areas could offer a new mode of transportation for both tourists and locals, but only if the project can successfully balance development goals with respect for the area’s existing cultural and economic activities, something local officials appear keenly aware of as this process moves forward.
