BADUNG, DEWATA.NEWS – A major coastal protection project at Bali’s iconic Kuta Beach is entering a critical phase, with construction progress reaching approximately 35 percent as of mid-April 2026. The initiative focuses on mitigating coastal erosion through the installation of offshore breakwaters and large-scale sand replenishment.
According to project officials, only one breakwater structure remains under construction. The final unit, located in front of Setra Asem Celagi in Kuta’s traditional village area, has reached around 75 percent completion and is targeted for completion by April 25.
“Currently, progress on the fifth breakwater has reached about 75 percent. We are aiming to complete it by the 25th,” said Bambang Kardono, an official overseeing coastal and river management under the Bali-Penida Water Resources Agency, on Sunday (April 12).
Despite steady progress, construction has faced technical challenges. One of the primary constraints has been high sea levels, which have complicated the mobilization of heavy equipment to offshore work sites.
Authorities remain optimistic that the overall project will stay on schedule. The next phase, sand replenishment is expected to begin shortly. This process will cover the stretch from Kuta Beach to Legian Beach, starting from the area in front of The Anvaya Beach Resort and extending toward the Pullman Hotel beachfront.
The sand filling will use a marine-based method, where sand is transported from offshore and sprayed onto the shoreline through a pipeline system connected to large vessels.
“The plan is to start this week. The vessel was slightly delayed due to refueling activities in Benoa, but operations should begin soon,” Bambang explained.
The entire coastal restoration project is scheduled for completion by the end of 2026. Authorities expect the initiative to strengthen shoreline resilience while supporting the long-term sustainability of Bali’s tourism sector, particularly in one of its most visited destinations.