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JAMBI, bhayaksa.net โ Strong allegations have emerged that several newly constructed and soon-to-be-operational gas stations (SPBU) in Jambi City are operating without a mandatory Traffic Impact Assessment (Andalalin). [1] This issue has sparked widespread public concern, as recent field findings reveal that the physical space allocated for these new fueling stations is incredibly small and narrow.
Witnesses and local residents have raised red flags regarding a newly built facility. Specifically, one of the newly established gas stations is located in the Kebun Kopi area, within the The Hok sub-district of South Jambi. Erecting a gas station in such a high-density area serves as a stark example of the community’s fears over cramped business plots being utilized for heavy vehicular traffic.
For context, the current traffic volume along this particular corridor has already reached a critical saturation point. The presence of the Royal Jambi Hospital alongside a bustling traditional market in Kebun Kopi has historically created an immense burden on the roadway, leading to severe gridlocks during peak hours. Local commuters are both baffled and outraged by the reality that, amid an existing bottleneck caused by a major healthcare facility and a marketplace, an additional gas station has been permittedโa move destined to worsen the ongoing traffic chaos.
Unilateral claims from certain developers suggesting that small plots exempt them from regulatory oversight are entirely false. According to strict operational guidelines, PT Pertamina Patra Niaga classifies regular gas stations into distinct categories based on strict minimum lot size requirements:
- Type A: Minimum 26,910 sq ft (2,500 mยฒ) (designated for main highways/major roads)
- Type B: Minimum 17,220 sq ft (1,600 mยฒ)
- Type C: Minimum 13,185 sq ft (1,225 mยฒ)
- Type D: Minimum 9,685 sq ft (900 mยฒ)
- Type E: Minimum 7,535 sq ft (700 mยฒ) (designated for local access roads) [1, 2]
If a plot falls short of the smallest classification (Type E / 700 mยฒ), the location is legally deemed unfit for a standard gas station due to severe fire safety hazards and restricted vehicle maneuverability. Even when an operational zone is narrow, its potential to generate high traffic remains substantial. Therefore, operators are legally mandated to obtain a Traffic Impact Assessment (Andalalin) recommendation or, at the very least, a Technical Approval (Pertek) from the local Department of Transportation.
“The Kebun Kopi and The Hok corridor is already heavily congested every morning and evening due to the market and the large hospital. Adding a cramped gas station into the mix means cars waiting for fuel will inevitably spill over onto the main road, paralyzing the entire area,” noted a South Jambi resident near the construction site.
Constructing a gas station while completely disregarding local zoning and traffic regulations will trigger catastrophic legal and operational consequences, including:
- Chronic Congestion: Narrow facilities force queuing vehicles (particularly passenger cars and larger trucks) to back up into public lanes, infringing upon the rights of everyday commuters.
- Local Administrative Sanctions: The local government, through the Department of Transportation, maintains the full authority to freeze permitting, suspend Building Approval (PBG) documents, or deny final operational permits until the Andalalin is fully settled.
- Pertamina Supply Cutoffs: PT Pertamina Patra Niaga stringently monitors the legal compliance of its private and individual partners. Any gas station proven to have bypassed local municipal permits faces severe penalties, ranging from fuel delivery suspensions to permanent closure.
Faced with this threat, residents are demanding absolute legal enforcement: if the commercial area fails to meet safety and structural standards, all conditional permits should be revoked immediately. Alternatively, to keep local energy distribution intact without compromising public roads, municipal authorities are urged to restrict the station’s scope. The facility should only be permitted to dispense lower-tier fuels like Pertalite and Pertamax, under the strict condition that it completely bars large vehiclesโsuch as commercial trucks and busesโthat require wide turning radiuses.
As of press time, the editorial team at bhayaksa.net is actively reaching out to the Jambi City Department of Transportation and regional representatives of PT Pertamina Patra Niaga to secure official clarification regarding the status of the Andalalin permit for the new gas station in the Kebun Kopi, The Hok neighborhood.
Reporter: Harvery
Editor: bhayaksa.net ๐ง๐ฒ๐ฎ๐บ
