Barabai, S Kalimantan (Antaranews Kalsel) - Batang Alai Dam or Sakutang in Labuhan Village, Central Hulu Sungai (HST), now become a new tourist destination when the holiday arrives.
When officiates the dam, Wednesday (26/12), Acting Regent H A Chairansyah revealed, in addition to being an irrigation network, currently dams have been neatly arranged and built into tourist objects that can be visited by the public.
The facilities are also equipped with mushalla, wc, meeting hall, and small benches to enjoy the beautiful air of the natural Meratus mountains and waterfalls from the dam.
"It adds tourist destinations in HST that can be visited during the holiday season," Chairansyah said.
According to him, the status of the tourist attraction building still belongs to the Ministry of Public Work and Housing (PUPR), but its management will cooperate with the local government.
The location of the Batang Alai Dam is approximately 14 kilometers from the city of Barabai and can be reached by motorbike or car. The location is very strategic for camping activities and can bathe in the river.
It can also be a reference for prewedding photos and hunting for natural beauty.
However, if you bring children you must be careful because the dam is very high and dangerous if without parental supervision.
