Komet Windpump

Komet Windpump (Indonesian: Kincir Angin Komet) is a former windpump in Banjarbaru, Indonesia.^[1] Built in 1972, it is one of the oldest landmarks in the city. Although dismantled in 2008, the windpump was restored in late 2021 purely as a monument.

History

The windpump was built in 1972, intended to pump water into storage for what was then a part of Banjar Regency. At the time, this area frequently experienced severe dry seasons. The pump was constructed by a Russian investor who worked on an iron mine project in the region.^[2] It was named "Komet", meaning comet, due to its shape. However, the windpump did not work well and was rarely used.^[3]

The windpump was among the first landmarks for the newly-established city of Banjarbaru.^[3] It quickly became a reference point for locals when telling people about the location of the city. As a result, the windpump become iconic as the city grew despite not functioning properly.^[4] The administrative subdistrict where the windpump was located was also given the name "Komet".^[5] However, the windpump lost its relevance with age and was scrapped in 2008, on the pretext of being hazardous to pedestrians and vehicles using the road around it.^[6]^[3] While most of the windpump parts were sold, some were bought by a historically-minded former member of the city legislature, and saved until the restoration in 2021.^[4]

Restoration

In October 2021, the city government announced a plan to restore the windpump, citing its historical significance.^[7]^[8] The construction of the new windpump cost around 198 million rupiahs and was expected to finish in 2022.^[9]^[10] However, the construction took less time than expected, finishing on 16 December 2021.^[10] The windpump was inaugurated by the mayor of the city, Aditya Mufti Arifin, on 24 December 2021.^[11] The restored windpump features a surrounding urban garden as well as LED lighting illuminating the structure.^[12]^[13]^[14] It is intended as a monument only, and does not function as a water pump anymore.^[2]

References

^ "'Segaris Kota Banjarbaru' ala Mahasiswa Prodi Arsitektur ULM – Redaksi 8". www.redaksi8.com. Archived from the original on 2021-12-31. Retrieved 2021-12-31.
^ a b "Dibiayai Rp 198 Juta, Revitalisasi Kincir Angin Komet Demi Mengembalikan Ikon Kota Banjarbaru". jejakrekam.com (in Indonesian). 2021-12-27. Archived from the original on 2021-12-31. Retrieved 2021-12-31.
^ a b c Studio, Aldiskatel (2021-12-24). "Kincir Angin Comet Reborn, Dibeli Mbah Yono Kembali dari Pemulung Setelah Pembongkaran Tahun 2008". Kanal Kalimantan (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 2021-12-31. Retrieved 2021-12-31.
^ a b Studio, Aldiskatel (2021-12-24). "Kincir Angin Comet Reborn, Dibeli Mbah Yono Kembali dari Pemulung Setelah Pembongkaran Tahun 2008". Kanal Kalimantan (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 2021-12-31. Retrieved 2021-12-31.
^ Studio, Aldiskatel (2021-12-07). "Kincir Angin Komet Tinggal Pasang Bilah Kipasnya". Kanal Kalimantan (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 2021-12-31. Retrieved 2021-12-31.
^ Banjar, Koran (2021-12-24). "Lama Menghilang, Kincir Angin Comet Banjarbaru Kembali Berdiri Megah". koranbanjar.NET (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 2021-12-31. Retrieved 2021-12-31.
^ "Ikonik Banjarbaru, Kincir Angin Komet Bakal Dikembalikan". PGRI Kota Banjarbaru (in Indonesian). 2021-10-27. Archived from the original on 2021-12-31. Retrieved 2021-12-31.
^ "Mulai Berdiri Kokoh, Ikon Kincir Angin Komet Banjarbaru Kembali!". suara.com (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 2021-12-31. Retrieved 2021-12-31.
^ matabanua (2021-10-31). "Ikon Kincir Angin Komet Dibangun Lagi". Mata Banua Online (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 2021-12-31. Retrieved 2021-12-31.
^ a b Studio, Aldiskatel (2021-12-24). "Berdiri Megah, Kincir Angin Comet Diresmikan". Kanal Kalimantan (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 2021-12-31. Retrieved 2021-12-31.
^ "Sarat Nilai Sejarah, Wali Kota Aditya Resmikan Restorasi Kincir Angin Comet". PGRI Kota Banjarbaru (in Indonesian). 2021-12-25. Archived from the original on 2021-12-31. Retrieved 2021-12-31.
^ "Biaya Rekontruksi Kincir Angin Komet Banjarbaru Capai Ratusan Juta". Klikkalsel.com (in Indonesian). 2021-12-15. Retrieved 2021-12-31.
^ Ahdalena (2021-12-24). "Keren! Kincir Angin Komet Banjarbaru Reborn". BanjarbaruKlik.com. Archived from the original on 2021-12-31. Retrieved 2021-12-31.
^ "Aditya Mufti 'Hidupkan' Ikon Kincir Angin Komet Banjarbaru" (in Indonesian). 2021-12-24. Archived from the original on 2021-12-31. Retrieved 2021-12-31.

External links

Media related to Komet Windpump at Wikimedia Commons

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[1] "'Segaris Kota Banjarbaru' ala Mahasiswa Prodi Arsitektur ULM – Redaksi 8". www.redaksi8.com. Archived from the original on 2021-12-31. Retrieved 2021-12-31.

[:0-2] "Dibiayai Rp 198 Juta, Revitalisasi Kincir Angin Komet Demi Mengembalikan Ikon Kota Banjarbaru". jejakrekam.com (in Indonesian). 2021-12-27. Archived from the original on 2021-12-31. Retrieved 2021-12-31.

[:1-3] Studio, Aldiskatel (2021-12-24). "Kincir Angin Comet Reborn, Dibeli Mbah Yono Kembali dari Pemulung Setelah Pembongkaran Tahun 2008". Kanal Kalimantan (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 2021-12-31. Retrieved 2021-12-31.

[:2-4] Studio, Aldiskatel (2021-12-24). "Kincir Angin Comet Reborn, Dibeli Mbah Yono Kembali dari Pemulung Setelah Pembongkaran Tahun 2008". Kanal Kalimantan (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 2021-12-31. Retrieved 2021-12-31.

[5] Studio, Aldiskatel (2021-12-07). "Kincir Angin Komet Tinggal Pasang Bilah Kipasnya". Kanal Kalimantan (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 2021-12-31. Retrieved 2021-12-31.

[6] Banjar, Koran (2021-12-24). "Lama Menghilang, Kincir Angin Comet Banjarbaru Kembali Berdiri Megah". koranbanjar.NET (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 2021-12-31. Retrieved 2021-12-31.

[7] "Ikonik Banjarbaru, Kincir Angin Komet Bakal Dikembalikan". PGRI Kota Banjarbaru (in Indonesian). 2021-10-27. Archived from the original on 2021-12-31. Retrieved 2021-12-31.

[8] "Mulai Berdiri Kokoh, Ikon Kincir Angin Komet Banjarbaru Kembali!". suara.com (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 2021-12-31. Retrieved 2021-12-31.

[9] tabanua (2021-10-31). "Ikon Kincir Angin Komet Dibangun Lagi". Mata Banua Online (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 2021-12-31. Retrieved 2021-12-31.

[:3-10] Studio, Aldiskatel (2021-12-24). "Berdiri Megah, Kincir Angin Comet Diresmikan". Kanal Kalimantan (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 2021-12-31. Retrieved 2021-12-31.

[11] "Sarat Nilai Sejarah, Wali Kota Aditya Resmikan Restorasi Kincir Angin Comet". PGRI Kota Banjarbaru (in Indonesian). 2021-12-25. Archived from the original on 2021-12-31. Retrieved 2021-12-31.

[12] "Biaya Rekontruksi Kincir Angin Komet Banjarbaru Capai Ratusan Juta". Klikkalsel.com (in Indonesian). 2021-12-15. Retrieved 2021-12-31.

[13] Ahdalena (2021-12-24). "Keren! Kincir Angin Komet Banjarbaru Reborn". BanjarbaruKlik.com. Archived from the original on 2021-12-31. Retrieved 2021-12-31.

[14] "Aditya Mufti 'Hidupkan' Ikon Kincir Angin Komet Banjarbaru" (in Indonesian). 2021-12-24. Archived from the original on 2021-12-31. Retrieved 2021-12-31.