BNPB Builds Five Temporary-Housing Prototypes in Sikka

Maumere — BNPB is building five temporary-housing prototype units at the Pusat Jajanan dan Cinderamata in Sikka Regency for residents whose homes were damaged by the Flores earthquake, according to TribunFlores.com and RRI. The report dated 27 September 2026 identifies the construction site as Maumere, Sikka Regency.

The five prototype units are intended to show the temporary housing that will be provided to affected residents. The units include one bedroom, electricity, water, a bathroom and a toilet, according to the reports.

BNPB is the Indonesian National Disaster Management Agency. The reports say the prototype units had been monitored by BNPB on 10 September 2026.

Why it matters to readers

The construction is relevant to readers travelling through or living in eastern Flores because it concerns post-earthquake recovery in Maumere, a regional centre in Sikka Regency. The reports place the units at the Pusat Jajanan dan Cinderamata, rather than at a private accommodation site or tourism facility.

Wakil Bupati Sikka Simon Subandi Supriadi said BNPB would handle temporary housing for residents whose homes sustained damage above 30 percent. The reports state that the Sikka Regency Government would handle permanent housing for residents whose homes had damage below 30 percent.

The reports also state that temporary housing is planned for construction in the yards of affected residents’ homes. Construction by the Sikka Regency Government had not started because the local administration was still awaiting approval of its regional budget, after which procurement procedures would be required.

Sources

• TribunFlores.com — regional news organisation
• RRI — Indonesian public radio news organisation