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Perth Now
4 days ago
- Perth Now
Iconic Bali beach ‘ruined' after businesses demolished
One of Bali's most iconic surf destinations will never be the same again, as Indonesian authorities have begun demolishing more than 40 businesses along the famous beach. The destruction began on Monday morning as footage emerged of authorities breaking through locked doors and destroying business infrastructure with hammers. The demolition notice comes at a peak time of travel to the island for Aussies, so travellers have been warned that Bingin may not be accessible over the coming weeks. The drastic action begins after dozens of businesses were issued demolition notices in the last two months and were given time to make adjustments in accordance with building regulations. Bali's civil police unit, the Satpol PP, found in an investigation that more than 40 buildings in the Bingin Beach area were violating spatial planning laws and building regulations. If you'd like to view this content, please adjust your . To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. After weeks of back-and-forth negotiations with desperate business owners attempting to halt the demolition orders, authorities have drawn a line in the sand. 'It is true that we have received a warrant for the demolition of the violating building at Bingin Beach,' Head of the Badung PP Police, I Gusti Agung Ketut Suryanegara, told reporters, according to the Bali Sun. 'We immediately sent a notification letter to the owners of the building in question, stating that the demolition will begin on July 21, 2025, and continue until it is completed.' With its pristine white sand and world-class barrelling lefts, Uluwatu's Bingin Beach has been a much-loved holiday destination for Aussies to enjoy the surf spots — Impossibles and Bingin— or soak up the laid-back atmosphere. Aerial view of Bingin beach in Bali, Indonesia. Credit: Adobe / pierrick The demolition notices, issued via letter, posters, and WhatsApp messages, affect 45 buildings, including villas, homestays, restaurants, and other tourist facilities. The violations included breaches of spatial planning rules, environmental laws, and alleged encroachment on state land. 'We did this notification in various ways, in order to minimise the reason for ignorance during the execution process,' Head of Investigation Ida Bagus Ratu told local media. One Bingin Beach business owner shared his frustration with reporters. 'If we are considered wrong because we occupy the country's land, then where is the country when everything has been running for over 30 years?' the business owner said. Surfing legend Kelly Slater has aired his frustration at the demolition plans. Credit: Kelly Slater / Instagram Eleven-time world surfing champion Kelly Slater is among those in the global surfing community voicing concern on social media. 'Awful to hear and see that the beachfront at Bingin in Bali has been bought up and all the local (eateries) and other businesses will be demolished to make room for some kind of beach club and not sure what else?' he said, alluding to circulating rumours that the removals may be linked to plans for a luxury beach club, though authorities have denied this according to 'Bali has been completely mishandled and ruined by foreign interests in recent years. I hope something can be done to retain the culture and beauty of what attracted everyone there in the first place.' Bingin Beach is only reachable via steep staircases which traverse through the cliffside buildings marked for demolition and the state of future beach access is unclear.
Sky News AU
4 days ago
- Business
- Sky News AU
Demolition of businesses begins at popular Bali surf spot Bingin Beach, voiding bookings of Australian travellers
The demolition of businesses along a Bali beach has sparked devastation among locals and caused travel nightmares for Australians. More than 40 businesses along the popular surf spot Bingin Beach, in the Pecatu Village in the south of Bali by Indonesian authorities began being demolished on Monday morning. These include villas, homestays, restaurants and other tourist facilities. The government-mandated demolitions began after negotiations between business owners and the Badung Regency Government failed. The demolitions had been ordered as a result of an investigation by Bali's civil police unit, which found more than 40 buildings in the area had been violating spatial planning laws and building regulations. Australian travellers who planned to stay at the destination have reportedly had their bookings voided according to Head of the Badung PP Police, I Gusti Agung Ketut Suryanegara, said police had received a warrant "for the demolition of the violating building at Bingin Beach", the Bali Sun reported. Several businesses had been issued demolition notices in the last two months, giving them time to make adjustments to adhere with building regulations. Regent of Badung Adi Arnawa said despite widespread public outcry, the government actions would still go ahead. 'Our community in Pecatu is very aware that they carry out activities on the land. So I hope no one comes to say this and that, pretending to be a saviour, to be a hero. People are aware when building on land that does not belong to them, so it is natural for them to leave the land,' Regent Arnawa stated. Bingin Beach has been a top spot for surfers for decades including Aussies, while American surfing champion Kelly Slater has voiced his displeasure about the future of the hotspot. 'Awful to hear and see that the beachfront at Bingin in Bali has been bought up and all the local (eateries) and other businesses will be demolished to make room for some kind of beach club and not sure what else?' he said. 'Bali has been completely mishandled and ruined by foreign interests in recent years. 'I hope something can be done to retain the culture and beauty of what attracted everyone there in the first place.' A local business owner also voiced their concerns over the developments. "In the past, this place was only a place for fishermen's activities. When tourists start to come, we slowly expand. Building at Bingin Beach is certainly not an easy thing. In addition to extra effort, the cost is not small," he said. 'If we are considered wrong because we occupy the country's land, then where is the country when everything has been running for over 30 years? Why is it done? Why is it that only the public is required to obey the rules? Why is the government itself negligent? We hope the government will provide a solution.'
News.com.au
5 days ago
- Business
- News.com.au
Demolition begins at iconic Bali surf spot Bingin Beach: ‘Ruined'
One of Bali's most iconic surf destinations will be changed and transformed forever as Indonesian authorities begin demolishing more than 40 businesses along the famous Bingin Beach. Footage emerging from the cliffside tourist hotspot on Monday morning shows authorities destroying bars with hammers and breaking through locked doors. Earlier footage shows local authorities plastering eviction and demolition notices on buildings in a move that has left Australian travellers scrambling and the global surf community in uproar. Government-mandated demolitions were set to begin today at the beloved beach location, following months of failed negotiations between business owners and the Badung Regency Government. is aware of Australian travellers whose bookings at the popular destination have been voided as the demolition begins. The drastic action follows an investigation by Bali's civil police unit, the Satpol PP, which found that more than 40 buildings in the Bingin Beach area, some of which have been there for decades, were violating spatial planning laws and building regulations. After weeks of back-and-forth negotiations with desperate business owners attempting to halt the demolition orders, authorities have drawn a line in the sand. 'It is true that we have received a warrant for the demolition of the violating building at Bingin Beach,' Head of the Badung PP Police, I Gusti Agung Ketut Suryanegara, told reporters, as per the Bali Sun. 'We immediately sent a notification letter to the owners of the building in question, stating that the demolition will begin on July 21, 2025, and continue until it is completed.' Uluwatu's Bingin Beach has been a pilgrimage site for surfers since the late 1970s, with Australians making up a significant chunk of repeat visitors, and even expats. The beach's world-class barrelling lefts and laid-back atmosphere have made it a go-to within the global surf community, with the breaks Impossibles and Bingin. The demolition notices, issued via letter, posters, and WhatsApp messages, affect 45 buildings, including villas, homestays, restaurants, and other tourist facilities. The violations included breaches of spatial planning rules, environmental laws, and alleged encroachment on state land. 'We did this notification in various ways, in order to minimise the reason for ignorance during the execution process,' Head of Investigation Ida Bagus Ratu told local media. Regent of Badung Adi Arnawa said authorities will follow through on the mandate by the Bali Provincial Government despite widespread public outcry. 'Our community in Pecatu is very aware that they carry out activities on the land. So I hope no one comes to say this and that, pretending to be a saviour, to be a hero. People are aware when building on land that does not belong to them, so it is natural for them to leave the land,' Regent Arnawa stated, as per the Bali Sun. Widespread speculation suggests the removals may be linked to plans for luxury beach club development, similar to those proliferating throughout the Uluwatu area in recent years, though this is denied by authorities. Eleven-time world surfing champion Kelly Slater is among those voicing concern on social media. 'Awful to hear and see that the beachfront at Bingin in Bali has been bought up and all the local (eateries) and other businesses will be demolished to make room for some kind of beach club and not sure what else?' he said. 'Bali has been completely mishandled and ruined by foreign interests in recent years. 'I hope something can be done to retain the culture and beauty of what attracted everyone there in the first place.' Popular citizen journalist social media account among expats, Uluwatu Community, has been leading a campaign against the demolition, declaring: 'Rumors are spreading: is this really about law enforcement or about clearing prime land for bigger investors with deeper pockets?' 'It seems the idea of an 'undeveloped' cliff no longer fits into certain visions for the future.' Among the businesses facing demolition is Kelly's Warung, a beloved eatery perched in front of the famous Bingin surf break. The family-owned establishment, which has operated for 'generations', remains optimistic they will 'be here for generations more.' 'We have been here for generations, same family owned, passed down,' the warung stated. Uluwatu Community added, 'Bingin residents and business owners have hired four lawyers.' 'A legal battle may be just getting started.'
