Badung Advances Kuta Drainage and Pump Works to Tackle Dewi Sri Flooding

Kuta — — Badung officials are pressing ahead with a drainage upgrade in Kuta aimed at reducing recurrent flooding around Jalan Dewi Sri and the wider Basangkasa–Sunset Road corridor, following funding in the 2026 regional budget, according to local government statements and regional media reports.

The work forms part of a broader flood‑control programme targeting chronic inundation points in Kuta, Legian and Seminyak, where runoff from the Tukad Mati river has repeatedly overflowed onto roads and tourist areas.

Drainage corridor and scope

According to regional media, Badung is executing a strategic drainage project along the corridor from Jalan Basangkasa to Jalan Sunset Road, with the aim of completing key works before the peak of the rainy season in December 2026.

Local reports state that the drainage upgrade in this corridor is designed to channel stormwater more effectively toward existing disposal routes in Jalan Raya Kuta and the Tukad Mati river system, reducing standing water around Jalan Dewi Sri and nearby streets.

One report describes the overall drainage improvement programme in Basangkasa–Sunset Road and connected outlets as covering several thousand square metres of channels and related infrastructure, though detailed layout drawings and exact sub‑segments have not been publicly disclosed.

Pump plans and flood‑control strategy

Badung’s flood‑control strategy includes the planned installation of high‑capacity permanent pumps near the mouth of Tukad Mati to accelerate the removal of floodwater toward Benoa Bay.

Badung Regent I Wayan Adi Arnawa and officials from the Public Works and Spatial Planning Department (PUPR) have said the new equipment is being designed with a capacity of about 30,000 litres per second, with multiple pump units envisaged to protect key tourism areas in Kuta, Legian and Seminyak.

Acting PUPR Badung head Anak Agung Rama Putra has described a programme that links the Basangkasa–Sunset Road drainage improvements with river‑widening and pump‑station projects on Tukad Mati, supported by the 2026 regional budget.

Budget and oversight

Badung has earmarked substantial infrastructure spending in 2026 to deal with flooding at chronic points such as Jalan Dewi Sri, including river protection works, drainage upgrades and the construction of water‑retention facilities, according to official statements and local media reports.

Regional councillors have recently scrutinised drainage and flood‑control works near Sunset Road and Dewi Sri, noting that some projects funded under the 2026 budget remain partial and urging more comprehensive solutions for the area.

Officials say that flood‑management works in southern Badung also include ongoing normalisation of Tukad Mati and adjustments to road elevation and drainage layouts, with portable pumps deployed at Dewi Sri and other points while permanent systems are being prepared.

Clean‑water and retention initiatives

In parallel with flood‑control works, Badung is collaborating with Perumdam Tirta Mangutama on initiatives to use floodwater and runoff as a source of clean water, including membrane‑based treatment systems and the development of water‑retention reservoirs in the Kuta and Seminyak area.

Officials describe water‑retention reservoirs as a priority to capture rainwater during periods of high intensity, both to reduce overflow risks and to provide additional raw water for treatment and distribution.

Travel advice

Visitors and residents moving through Kuta, particularly around Dewi Sri, Basangkasa and Sunset Road, are advised to monitor local traffic and weather information, as drainage and flood‑control works, heavy rain and temporary pumping operations can intermittently affect road conditions and travel times.

Current reports do not provide a detailed public construction schedule or list of lane closures for the Basangkasa–Sunset Road corridor, so travellers are encouraged to consult local updates and heed any temporary diversions or safety instructions issued by authorities.

Sources

• Detik Bali – Banjir Tahunan Dewi Sri Kuta Akhirnya Ditangani, Proyek Drainase Dikebut
• Badung Regency Government – Wabup Bagus Alit Sucipta Tinjau Langsung Banjir di Jalan Dewi Sri, Kuta
• Jawawa.id – Badung Regency and Perumdam to Transform Flood Water into Clean Water