DILI, 26 january 2023 (TATOLI) – The Ministry of Planning and Territory (MoPT) will launch the Dili Urban Master Plan (DUMP) Update in the near future after public consultations with relevant stakeholders.
“We will launch DUMP within this year. Therefore, we have organized public consultations with consultants from Indonesia such as PT LAPI ITB, etc.,” the Minister of Planning and Territory, José Maria dos Reis, said at the Dili Convention Centre (DCC), today.
According to the Dili Urban Master Plan, Dili would be divided into four zones Metinaro, Tibar, Dili Center, and Hera.
Reis said that Metinaro will be the new administrative city: “Metinaro will be transformed into a center for infrastructure building for the four State organs. It will promote urban growth for social and economic development. The government has set up an Intermenstrual Commission to start studies for the New Administrative City.”
Meanwhile, Tibar will become an industrial zone, with the Tibar Bay Port starting its industrial activities: “The Government has now planned the construction of an industrial park in Tibar to open up employment opportunities.”
Reis said that the Dili Centre will be the conservation area for the historical heritage of Díli: “In addition, Hera will be developed as the center for technological innovation.”
He said that the Ministry of Planning and Territory (MoPT) will also launch the National Land Use Planning (NLUP) in the near future.
“The NLUP will pave the way for the design of Municipal Planning Instruments. “Currently, MoPT is developing the municipal spatial plan for five municipalities – Ermera, Bobonaro, Lautem, Viqueque, and Baucau. The spatial plan for these municipalities will be soon completed and launched within 2023,” said Reis.
Journalist: Filomeno Martins
Editor: Nelia Borges
