Bendungan Terbesar Di Kendal Jawa Tengah Berdiri Sejak Era Kolonial Belanda

Summary

The video showcases the history and significance of the Suwiro Dam, located between the villages of Pekuncen and Triharjo in Kendal, Indonesia. Originally built to supply irrigation water, it covers an area of 554 km² and serves multiple districts. The dam has been renovated since the 1980s, with the project completed in 1997. Today, the dam is a popular spot for locals and visitors, especially on weekends, featuring attractions like a children’s play area, live music, and food stalls. The area, now known as Wiro Hills, is maintained by the local tourism group to ensure a pleasant experience for tourists and cyclists.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Zoero Dam is located between the Pekuncen village in Pegandon subdistrict and the Triharjo village in Gemuh subdistrict.
• 😀 This dam was built as a permanent structure to provide water for irrigation purposes.
• 😀 The Zoero Dam is part of the Bodri River system, which is the largest river in Kendal Regency.
• 😀 The Bodri River has a catchment area of around 554 km² and irrigates approximately 9,267 hectares of farmland.
• 😀 The right channel of the dam serves 4 subdistricts: Pegandon, Patebon, Kendal City, and part of Ngampel, irrigating 4,901 hectares.
• 😀 The left channel irrigates 4,366 hectares of farmland across 5 subdistricts, including Gemuh, Cepiring, Ringinarum, Kangkung, and part of Weleri.
• 😀 The Zoero Dam was established during the Dutch colonial era and underwent renovations starting in the 1980s, with the project completing in 1997.
• 😀 The dam was officially inaugurated in 1997 by the Minister of Agrarian Affairs and the Head of the National Land Agency, Ir Sony Harsono.
• 😀 The dam is a popular recreational site, attracting visitors every afternoon, especially on holidays and weekends.
• 😀 To manage the growing number of visitors, local residents from Triharjo established a tourism awareness group (Darwis) to organize vendors and improve the site.
• 😀 The area is now called Wiro Hills, which hosts various attractions, including a children's play area, live music, and food stalls, making it a favorite spot for cyclists.

Q & A

Where is the Wiro Hills Dam located?

The Wiro Hills Dam is located between the villages of Pekuncen, Pegandon Subdistrict, and Triharjo, Gemuh Subdistrict in Kendal Regency.

What is the main purpose of the Wiro Hills Dam?

The main purpose of the Wiro Hills Dam is to provide irrigation water to surrounding agricultural areas.

Which river does the Wiro Hills Dam divert water from?

The Wiro Hills Dam is part of the Bodri River, the largest river in Kendal Regency.

How large is the area served by the Wiro Hills Dam?

The Wiro Hills Dam can irrigate an area of approximately 9,267 hectares of farmland.

What areas are served by the right and left channels of the Wiro Hills Dam?

The right channel serves 4 subdistricts (Pegandon, Patebon, Kota Kendal, and part of Ngampel), covering an area of 4,901 hectares. The left channel serves 5 subdistricts (Gemuh, Cepiring, Ringinarum, Kangkung, and part of Weleri), covering 4,366 hectares.

When was the Wiro Hills Dam originally built?

The Wiro Hills Dam was originally built during the Dutch colonial era.

When did the renovation of the Wiro Hills Dam begin, and when was it completed?

Renovation of the Wiro Hills Dam began in the 1980s, with the project being completed in 1997.

Who officially inaugurated the renovated Wiro Hills Dam?

The renovated Wiro Hills Dam was officially inaugurated by the Minister of Agrarian Affairs and Head of the National Land Agency at the time, Mr. Ir. Sony Harsono.

How has the Wiro Hills Dam become a popular destination?

The Wiro Hills Dam has become a popular destination, especially on weekends and holidays, drawing large numbers of visitors. This has led to the establishment of a tourism group that helps manage visitors and vendors.

What facilities and activities are available at Wiro Hills for visitors?

Wiro Hills offers various attractions such as a children's play area, live music performances, and food stalls. It is also a favorite rest stop for cyclists.