On Monday, August 26, 2024, the KATGAMA Bamboo Hall in Padukuhan Talunombo, Sidomulyo Village, Pengasih District, Kulon Progo Regency was inaugurated by KATGAMA and FT UGM. The 9 x 9 meter hall was designed by Prof. Euginius Pradipto from the Department of Architecture and Planning UGM, the funding came from the Engineering Alumni Family of Universitas Gadjah Mada (KATGAMA). The construction of this hall lasted for 6 months, starting with the groundbreaking on February 18, 2024 by involving local residents and utilizing local materials.
The KATGAMA Bamboo Hall will be the center of community activities, including cultural arts events. In addition, this center is also expected to develop tourism potential in the surrounding area, especially in the Talunombo reservoir area which has a beautiful view towards Wates City. Dean of Faculty of Engineering UGM, Prof. Ir. Selo, expressed his full support for tourism development in Talunombo, one of which is by sending KKN students.
Ir. Agus Priyatno, Chairman of KATGAMA, appreciated Prof. Pradipto and the people of Talunombo for their cooperation in the construction of the center. Agus hopes that the KATGAMA Bamboo Hall will not only become a center for community activities, but also a place to develop arts and culture and become a tourist attraction that can improve the welfare of the local community.
KATGAMA and Faculty of Engineering UGM are committed to continue assisting the development of potential in the Talunombo area, making it more developed and prosperous. Talunombo has several potentials, one of the ideas is to make a camping area, however, several public facilities still need to be built, including accommodation and public toilets to increase tourist comfort. This program is part of the community service program and in accordance with SDGs 9, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure; in addition, environmentally friendly bamboo buildings are also part of the process of responding to climate change, building sustainable settlements, and part of the alumni campus and community partnerships. (Aci Prima Sari)