GARUDA WISNU KENCANA STATUE INAUGURATION
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA, BAPAK IR. H. JOKO WIDODO
GWK Statue Inauguration by the President of Republic of Indonesia
Ungasan, Badung, 22 September 2018 – The President of the Republic of Indonesia, Ir. H. Joko Widodo symbolically inaugurated the Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) statue by signing on the ark and siren, accompanied by Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs, General TNI (HOR) (Purn.) Luhut Binsar Panjaitan, Indonesia’s Tourism Minister, Dr. Ir. Arief Yahya, M.Sc., Bali Province Governor, Dr. Ir. I Wayan Koster, M.M., President Commissioner PT Garuda Adhimatra Indonesia, MayGen TNI (Purn) Sang Nyoman Suwisma, and President Commissioner Alam Sutera Group Haryanto Tirtohadiguno and guests of honor at Bukit Ungasan, Badung, Bali, today.
The GWK Statue inauguration culminates the process of GWK statue construction. The event held by GWK Cultural Park, corporate subsidiary of PT Alam Sutera Realty Tbk (Alam Sutera), is themed “Merajut Indonesia Esa” by presenting a cultural traditional performance with 300 dancers composed by Prof. Dr. I Made Bandem, a dancer, artist, writer and teachers born in Bali, well known as “Joe Papp of Bali”. The night also presents Bumi Gamelan Orchestra lead by I Wayan Balawan, Balinese born guitar maestro and ethnic music. The event festivities and pomp is highlighted with performance by Putri Ayu, Duta Cinta, laser and fireworks shows and video mapping themed “Kemilau Indonesia” during the evening.
“I hope the GWK Statue can be enjoyed by the public, and becomes an icon and pride for all Indonesians, bringing positive impact to this nation and, specifically, contributes to improve the Balinese community social economic aspect,” says Mayjen TNI (Purn) Sang Nyoman Suwisma.
The magnificent and elegant event for the statue inauguration marks GWK Cultural Park’s readiness become what Alam Sutera has projected, which is to be an international scale multi event venue.
Alam Sutera Group is fully committed to continue to complete the GWK statue construction until finished. This commitment is dedicated to realize the dreams of Bapak Joop Ave 28 years ago and the Indonesian people who have waited so long. Various refinements and technical and non-technical process done by Alam Sutera Group in cooperation with various parties to perfect the construction and develop the GWK Cultural Park area as the best cultural destination in Bali.
“We realize that the statue construction process was not easy, therefore during the development, Alam Sutera ensured synergy with Bapak Nyoman Nuarta, consultants and contractors to combine each if their skills in art, science, and technology give way to the triumphant completion of the GWK statue, the proud icon of Indonesia within less than 5 years,” says Bapak Haryanto Tirtohadiguno.
Alam Sutera will develop GWK Cultural Park, covering a total of 60 hectare land, as a cultural destination with its GWK statue, also to accommodate cultural expressions through performances, held indoor and outdoor. GWK was designed comprehensively and is planned to be equipped with various tourism facilities, cultural center, garden, meeting rooms, restaurant, hotel and parking area that can be accessed by people from time to time.
The Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue which is this nations cultural icon has been completed. This statue is the biggest statue in the world and the third tallest in the world at present. The entire GWK statue stands at a total height of 121 meters, on a pedestal of 46 meter height. With wing span of 64 meters, this greatest Balinese icon stands proudly on the peak of Ungasan hill, inside the GWK Cultural Park area. In the future, aside from tourism and educational visits, the statue pedestal can also be used as a venue for various events.
For further information, please contact:
Oktaviano Pratomo S
Marketing Communication Department Head
GWK Cultural Park – Alam Sutera
Jl. Raya Uluwatu, Ungasan, Kuta Selatan
Badung 80364, Bali-Indonesia
Phone: +62 (361) 700 808
Email: publicrelation@gwkbali.com
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About Garuda Wisnu Kencana Statue
GWK projection to become a major cultural attraction, requires it to be designed meticulously and fulfilling public service standards. Various engineering solutions are applied into GWK. Its structure is complied with (the latest) 2012 earthquake regulation, the physical can withstand strong wind, and GWK as a tall building can become a lightning rod and function as faraday frame, where all electricity will be absorbed by the statue skin made out of copper and brass.
Various technical tests are carried out so the GWK statue can stand solid, starting from structure and soil type of the construction location, and the findings of cavity. Cement is injected into the cavities to a depth of 10 meters. Concrete foundation is made with thickness of 2.2 meters to carry weight up to 3,000 tons. Considering the foundation thickness and raising temperature which can potentially crack the foundation, a total of 43,024 ice blocks are used to neutralize the concrete temperature during casting process.
The statue weight is not placed on the platform of the pedestal. Its entire weight is channeled through a core construction in the pedestal with concrete wired sized 30 x 30 meters with a shear wall height of 50 centimeters. This shear wall reaches a certain height combined with steel construction. With this more flexible steel, the entire construction will not shift when the ground is shaken or blown by the wind. This combination makes the statue rigid enough, with little possibility of metal fatique due to multiple shifting structures.
The Balinese iconography details and complex shape makes GWK one of the most complex statue in the world, especially with its open style principle and can be accessed by the public. GWK statue not only becomes a statue that is visited due to its symbolic value, but is also designed within a complex and is supported by various cultural tourism facilities, garden, restaurant and ample parking areas, which can be accessed by a number of people at one time.
FAST FACTS ABOUT GWK STATUE
About Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park – Member of Alam Sutera Group
GWK Cultural Park is set on a-60 hectares land located in Ungasan, Badung, Bali. GWK Cultural Park area consists of various venues among them Plaza Wisnu, Lotus Pond, Festival Park that has ample outdoor spaces and is often selected as venue for national and international large scale events, Street Theatre, Amphitheater which is a venue for art and cultural performances that can accommodate up to 520 seats. The dining outlet at GWK Cultural Park; Jendela Bali and Beranda Restaurant within the park area serve an array of Indonesian and international cuisine.
Art performances are held daily for visitors such as Joged Bumbung, Nusantara dance, Balinese Parade, Kecak Garuda Wisnu, and Legong dance.
For more see http://gwkbali.com/
About Alam Sutera
PT Alam Sutera Realty Tbk. (Alam Sutera) is one of the property and integrated area developer in Indonesia since 1994, that focus on construction and management of residential area, commercial area, shopping centers and recreation centers. Since 2007 Alam Sutera shares have been registered at the Indonesian Stock Exchange (IDX: ASRI)
Property development by Alam Sutera means innovation to improve living quality. The Alam Sutera area brings convenience and ease of living for the community supported by various highlights such as Green Cluster, safe environment, complete facility, affordable, easy access and available FTTH and Quadplay service, as well as better infrastructure, that makes Alam Sutera the most trusted developer.
For two decades, Alam Sutera Group has developed various property projects and integrated areas in Indonesian such as Alam Sutera, Suvarna Sutera, Kota Ayodhya, GWK Cultural Park, Paddington Heights Apartment Towers, The Tower office bulding, and The Prominence Office Tower.
For more see https://www.alam-sutera.com/