Jakarta (ANTARA) – The government is drafting an economic development blueprint for regions along Java’s northern coastline (Pantura) to complement the ongoing giant seawall project, Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY) said.“We hope to see more tangible progress this year because our work goes beyond constructing the seawall. We are also preparing a blueprint to support Pantura’s economic development,” AHY said at the Parliament Complex in Jakarta on Monday.He noted that the Pantura seawall is a large-scale project that requires extensive planning and a lengthy implementation period due to its broad scope and the involvement of multiple stakeholders.AHY explained that the project is primarily driven by environmental considerations, as it is intended to protect millions of people living along the coastline from rising sea levels and land subsidence, both of which frequently trigger tidal flooding.However, he stressed the importance of complementing the infrastructure project with broader development strategies aimed at generating sustainable economic growth in coastal areas.“We are adopting the land value capture concept to attract investment, considering that this project requires a substantial budget,” AHY said.He added that the government expects the Pantura seawall to improve connectivity, encourage the emergence of new economic growth centers, and strengthen the resilience of existing industrial and economic zones along the northern coast of Java.To support the initiative, the ministry is coordinating not only with ministries and state institutions but also with the governments of five provinces, 20 districts, and five cities.According to AHY, such cross-government collaboration is essential because the seawall is planned to stretch 575 kilometers from Banten Province to East Java Province, with the initial phase focused on Jakarta Bay and the corridor linking Demak, Semarang and Kendal.In addition to the seawall project, AHY highlighted the importance of nature-based solutions, including mangrove restoration, to strengthen coastal resilience.