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Bali Orders Demolition of 180-Meter Glass Elevator at Kelingking ‘T‑Rex’ Cliff

The directive follows a permit halt over alleged regulatory violations, signaling a push to safeguard Bali’s iconic landscape.

Overview

  • Developer PT Indonesia Kaishi Tourism Property Investment Development has six months to dismantle the structure or face government-led removal with Klungkung district.
  • After dismantling, the company must restore the site to its original condition within three additional months.
  • Local authorities halted work in late October after finding missing permits and potential breaches of environmental and building rules.
  • The 180-meter installation, about 70% complete, was designed to carry visitors in glass cabins down to Kelingking Beach on Nusa Penida.
  • Public criticism focused on the half-built white steel frame altering the famed view, while the governor stressed support for responsible investment that protects nature and culture.