It is reported, before the end of 2013, government will get fund that quite many, around 100 billion rupiahs. The purpose is to develop of marine tourism destinations in the region. Certainly, it was an encouraging news, as well as as motivation in complete development program of tourist island.

District government indeed to think hard how to keep the airport on the island Maratua could soon be enabled. May not need to build a magnificent terminal, however the priority is how to keep a runway of 1,200 meters it can be completed and immediately received less than ten flights a plane.

Airport Maratua existence, said the Regent Berau Makmur HAPK, will become one of the added value for marine tourism development in this area. "Visitors can be immediately open access easily wherever they are," said Makmur. Thus, the airport is currently in the process is above 60 percent will be settled. And, the State Budget would be able to strengthen regent desire.

In addition to the airports, District Government has also been planned to complete wharf on the island Maratua. It also has the same, support the presence foreign tourists and domestic which comes with using transport ship. In addition, wharf fishing communities can also be used to tie it up.

Many who have not yet know that the Island Kakaban is one of island listed in wonder of the world. The island has an incredible allure. Travelers are come only for diving and enjoy uniquely coral island that keeps millions jellyfish in the lake in center of the island.

However, dock facilities has not been supported the movement tourists so that every tourists who come to feel comfortable. Asa stairs that was built by using the wooden material may not balanced, and travel tourists that not all young age. "We should be built facilities that can make tourists can get more out his way," said Makmur. Wharf wood at the present need to be replaced with a permanent pier and further into the deep . So that even in when the waters receded, the vehicle sea still able to draw closer.

If it is indeed Berau to accept something gushed out the total fund of Rp 100 billion rupiahs, this is what to become a priority to complete existing facilities of island Maratua, Kakaban and Sangalaki and going to Derawan Island. The plan to develop tourist island, there has been a how to implement, only to do it.

Regency was hoping that before early next year 2014 class ATR aircraft could have been landed at the airport Maratua.

Next year, the regent also hope there will be direct flights from anywhere toward Maratua island. From this island, by missing quay, then moved to the Island Kakaban. Island the wonders of the world that need to be saved. "I am sure and believe, the central government through both of Tourism and Coordinating Minister for People to understand what is required Berau Regency in developing tourism, especially marine tourism," said Makmur. (Source. Kaltimpost)

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