The proposed project is located in the center of world trade route. Lombok strait is designated by national government to become international trade route to cross Indonesian sea. The route is known as Archipelago Sea Lane (ASL) II. Designated sea lines are important for international and regional trade. Malacca Strait based on the number of vessel is a dominant compared with the other straits such as Sunda strait and Lombok strait. There are a significant number international maritime traffic crosses this area. However, most of vessel using Malacca Strait to destinations in East Asian countries like Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and China, meanwhile Australian vessel trade uses the Lombok Straits to the East Asian Countries. The group of straits is strategic because they form the crossroads in maritime trade between west and east especially for oil production and …show more content…
During preparation step, Ministry of Finance could offer Project Development Facility (PDF) to assist PJPK/GCA. The offered assistance is including preparation making final business case and preparation for tender document. This facility could help PJPK/GCA to make feasibility study in professional ways to attract private sector to involve in the project. In addition, in order to make project more interesting, Ministry of finance could offer another incentive such as Viability Gap Fund (VGF). This Facility is contributing of government to partly financing the construction cost. The VGF is given because the project is economical feasible but lack of financial