BADUNG, DEWATA.NEWS – Authorities in Bali have disclosed that the demolition of dozens of illegal villas and restaurants at Bingin Beach in Pecatu, Badung, cost approximately IDR 1 billion, highlighting the financial impact of long-standing spatial planning violations.
The figure was revealed by Bali Provincial Public Order Agency (Satpol PP) Head Dewa Nyoman Rai Darmadi during a public discussion on spatial planning in Denpasar on Saturday (April 11, 2026).
“The buildings at Bingin Beach were demolished at a cost of around IDR 1 billion. Fortunately, Badung had the budget. That only covers demolition, not the cost of restoring the area,” he said.
The demolition took place on July 21, 2025, targeting dozens of structures that had reportedly stood for years in a designated protected zone where commercial activities are prohibited.
The case raised public questions about enforcement timing, as the buildings had operated for decades before action was taken. Darmadi explained that the demolition had initially been planned for 2023 but was postponed due to the national election period.
“At that time, it was delayed to avoid public tension during the election. The process resumed in 2025 after further verification and assessment,” he said.
Before enforcement, authorities conducted mapping, data collection, and legal reviews to confirm that the businesses violated zoning regulations. Operators were also given approximately three months to dismantle their properties voluntarily.
“They were given time to dismantle the structures themselves so reusable materials could be salvaged. However, the warnings were ignored, so the government had to proceed with the demolition,” Darmadi added.
Previously, the Badung Regency Government had allocated around IDR 600 million for the demolition, but the total cost ultimately reached IDR 1 billion.
Darmadi emphasized that the operation followed all required legal procedures and was the final step after multiple warnings and coordination efforts.
“This area is designated as a protected zone, meaning commercial activities are not allowed. However, it can still be used for public purposes,” he explained.
He also acknowledged that provincial authorities were initially unaware of the commercial activities at Bingin Beach until receiving recommendations from the Bali Regional House of Representatives.
The case has become a key example in ongoing discussions about spatial planning enforcement in Bali, particularly in balancing tourism development with environmental protection and regulatory compliance.