# Papua infrastructure development efforts > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/papua-infrastructure-development-efforts > Updated: 2026-09-18T23:47:51.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The Indonesian government is accelerating infrastructure projects in Papua to enhance food security and reduce regional inequality. Current efforts include the construction of Groundwater Irrigation Networks (JIAT) in Southwest Papua, which utilizes boreholes and pumps to support approximately 100 hectares of farmland. Beyond agriculture, officials have emphasized the necessity of basic infrastructure, including clean water, sanitation, housing, and education. However, development efforts face significant challenges. Velix Vernando Wanggai, Chairman of the Executive Committee for the Acceleration of Papua Special Autonomy Development, has identified regulatory bottlenecks as a primary obstacle. He noted that Papua’s unique geography requires more flexible regulatory approaches and improved coordination between central and local governments to ensure infrastructure projects are integrated with local planning. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-18: Papua infrastructure development faces regulatory hurdles Velix Vernando Wanggai warns that regulatory hurdles and poor coordination between central and local governments are slowing infrastructure and connectivity development in Papua. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/papua-infrastructure-development-faces-regulatory-hurdles ### 2026-09-17: Papua infrastructure development focuses on irrigation and basic services Indonesia is expanding infrastructure in Papua, focusing on groundwater irrigation for food security and improving access to basic necessities like clean water and sanitation to reduce regional inequality. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/papua-infrastructure-development-focuses-on-irrigation-and-basic-services --- Cite as: Papua infrastructure development efforts. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/papua-infrastructure-development-efforts