River Management Plan

Lombok West Nusa

Tenggara

Cleanamarina & Lepitek NTB

Collated by Kevyn Townley
6th July 2019
Cleanamarina and Lepitek NTB
Version 1.0
4th July 2019

Compiled by: Kevyn Townley

Phone: +61 (0)488 777 088
Email: kevyn@littleferryco.com.au
Document Control: CML>River Management Proposal
Contents
Cleanamarina and Lepitek NTB .................................................................................................. 3
The Challenge............................................................................................................................. 4
River Management Plan............................................................................................................. 3
Pilot Program - Costing .............................................................................................................. 6
In Closing .................................................................................................................................... 7
Cleanamarina and Lepitek NTB

Lepitek NTB
Lepitek NTB is a legal research institution based in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara,
Indonesia. They interface between local community and government with a stated goal of
enhancing social economy with the support of NGO and other partners – with the use of
western technology where appropriate.
Cleanamarina
This company commenced business under contract to the Metropolitan Redevelopment
Authority of the State Government in Western Australia in 2016. Cleanamarina is contracted
to maintain the Elizabeth Quay waterway in Perth in an environmentally and aesthetically
clean condition. The company has, in addition to this ongoing State Government contract,
consulted on several waterway management programs within Western Australia.
The success of the company is based on a number of key elements, including but not limited
to;

• Proprietary designed devices for the passive collection of floating debris

• Custom-built refuse collection vessels
• Data collection system for the prediction of refuse flow and accumulation
• Use of strategically placed directional booms to manage the flow and collection of
floating debris
• Team of water management and marine experts experienced and dedicated to
maintaining clean waterways
Reference Attachment 1.0 Cleanamarina Informational Flyer
Attachment 2.0 www.cleanamarina.com.au

Lalu Rujita [Lepitek NTB] contacted Kevyn Townley [Cleanamarina] to review the
management of marine debris in the waterways of Lombok. The initial review was conducted
as a ‘desktop’ analysis based on discussion and valuation data provided by Leptik NTB. A brief
appraisal was developed from this early work.
As a consequence, Cleanamarina was invited to conduct further onsite appraisal to evaluate
the flow and build-up of marine debris in and around Lombok’s coastline. The following
proposal is the outcome from that site visit.
The Challenge
From our earlier analysis we tracked the origin and primary movement of plastics/floating
refuse that was being regularly ‘dumped’ onto the beaches of Lombok. It was determined
that the network of rivers [particularly around Mataram] was acting as a significant conduit
carrying refuse from inland villages out through the mouth of the rivers. From here it was
being carried by the current, tide and prevailing winds to eventually be dumped back onto
the local beaches.
On our site visit we tracked floating refuse from the lower reaches of the rivers surrounding
Mataram and observed its predictable journey out through the river mouth. We observed
the return flow of refuse back onto the surrounding coastline in accordance with the
estimated current, tidal and wind conditions. Whilst this is not an exact science, there was
sufficient data validation to confirm the correlation of refuse disposal in inland rivers [and
surrounding area] with the eventual redistribution of it onto the beaches of Lombok.
The challenge for us is to tackle the problem from the point of egress into the sea. Clearly,
once the floating refuse escapes the river mouth and flows into the main ocean currents,
there is very little that can be done by way of managing/collecting the refuse. It inevitably
becomes at some point, a futile beach clean-up exercise.
In putting our River Management Plan together we addressed some key issues:

• A system robust and versatile enough to handle both dry and wet season conditions
• Ensure that any catchment plan does not interfere with the flow and commercial use
of the river
• Provide a complete solution from; guidance – entrapment – collection – disposal
• An uncomplicated system that is easy to implement and manage
• A solution that is both cost-effective and repeatable, ie can be transferred
seamlessly to other river systems.
The River Management Plan summarised in the following section addresses all of these
challenges and reflects a four stage approach for a pilot program to be conducted on the
Sungai Loang Baloq.
River Management Plan
Cleanamarina and Lepitek NTB propose a joint venture to implement a pilot program
demonstrating the effectiveness of our River Management Plan.
The pilot program will demonstrate;

• Proof-of-concept of our methodology

• Issues and improvements for the development of a universally applicable river
management plan for the region
• The reduction/eradication of refuse being dumped onto the NTB coastline
• The effect of community engagement in helping maintain the river environs in a
clean and tidy state
The ultimate goal is to dramatically reduce the amount of refuse being dumped onto
Lombok’s beaches. The premise is that, if we can disrupt the cycle of floating refuse at the
point of egress into the ocean, we can prevent the redistribution of the marine debris back
onto the coastline through the movement of tide, wind and ocean surface currents.
Following is a summary of our approach.
Stage 1 Directional Management of Floating Refuse
The key to extracting floating refuse from riverways is to firstly direct the refuse to one
collection point. The most cost-effective way of doing this – and the most simple – is to
install a floating boom-curtain.
Set on the correct angle the boom guides floating debris to a designated point on the bank
and allows free flow of water beneath the curtain
Stage 2 Entrapment of Floating Refuse
Once we have refined and are satisfied with the placement/effectiveness of the Boom
Curtain we will engineer a catchment area for the collection of refuse on the northern bank
of the river. The intent is to guide all floating refuse into a catchment pond. The pond will
have a drain [located at the low tide level of the river] which feeds back into the river
mouth, ie The floating debris will be trapped in the pond and water will flow through and
out via the outlet drain.
As the water drains from the pond with the natural drop in river level [tidal flow], the refuse
will be revealed which can then be removed manually or by used of specifically designed
equipment/machinery. The pond will have a 1.5 – 2.5m caging above low tide level to allow
for increased water levels during wet season.
Graphic Illustration of Entrapment Pond and Entrapment Process

Profile View

Entrapment Cage

Entrapment
River Pond

Drainage Line

Plan View
Release Drain

Boom curtain
Entrapment
Pit

River flow
Stage 3 Disposal of Refuse
Lepitek NTB will work with local government to organise the disposal of the refuse from the
collection point. In the longer term it is envisaged that a recycling program will be
established at the collection point to facilitate the optimum disposal/re-use of plastics
Stage 4 Community Engagement
Aligned with Indonesia’s Plan Of Action on Marine Plastic Debris 2017 – 2025, Lepitek NTB
will work with local government to establish a local working group to maintain the area
surrounding Pantai Loang Baloq in a clean and tidy state. The key point is that any
sustainable marine debris mitigation strategy needs the collaboration of key stakeholders.
Lepitek NTB will ensure that a strong community engagement plan is developed with the
support of local government so that locals can see and feel the benefit of managing their
riverine environment and the consequent social impact it has on their community.

Pilot Program - Costing

For the purpose of establishing a broader roll-out of our River Management Plan we have
costed the Pilot Program at cost, ie all expenses are based on actual cost of materials,
equipment and labour – without mark-up for profit

Stage Comment Estimated Cost

1. Site Visit Site visit from Mark Loader [Cleanamarina] to assist with the
installation of the floating boom curtain.
• 5 days @ $800.00 per day [inclusive of flights and $4,000.00
accommodation]
2. Directional Placement of floating boom curtain to guide the flow of
Management marine debris into the Entrapment Pond.
of Floating • 30m boom curtain $2,500.00
Refuse • Anchors and tie-lines
3. Entrapment of Lepitek, Cleanamarina and local government to design/
Floating Refuse construct an entrapment pond – with caging surrounds and
release drain.
• Design/construct [estimate] $9,000.00

Final installation will require another site visit by Mark Loader

to ensure the correct interface of the full guidance –
entrapment system
• 5 days @ $800.00 per day [inclusive of flights and $4,000.00
accommodation]
4. Disposal of Based on volunteer community labour and municipal refuse
Refuse collection equipment/vehicle
• No charge
5. Community The process and cost of organising community engagement
Engagement to be discussed between Lepitek NTB and local government

Total Estimated Cost of Pilot Program US$19,500

In Closing
Managing waterways is never an exact science – even with the developing technologies we
now have at our disposal. Success in this field comes down to a subtle blend of technique,
knowledge, experience and, attitude.
With the support of Lepitek NTB we know that we can make a difference. We know that
with the successful conclusion of our pilot program on Sungai Loang Baloq, there will be
opportunity to roll out successive programs on the four other river systems around the
Mataram catchment area. We will reach a point where the tonnes of marine debris
currently exiting river mouths in and around Mataram will be greatly reduced, if not entirely
eradicated. This of itself will have significant impact;
Tourism
• Significantly reduce the amount of floating plastics being dumped on the beaches
around Lombok and being permanently suspended in the first few meters along the
west coast shoreline.
The cumulative financial impact of having clean beaches on Lombok is difficult to
quantify but it will undoubtedly provide a competitive marketing edge over Bali and
other competing tourist destinations.
Environmental

• The effects marine pollution has on ecosystems and humans is well documented.
Plastics leach cancerous toxins into the marine environment where it is consumed by
marine species and eventually enters the full food chain. The reduction of marine
debris flowing into the ocean from the rivers around Mataram will have an
immediate and measurable impact on this process.
Aesthetics [living environment]

• A critical element of the River Management Plan is the active participation of local
communities in driving a cleaner living environment. The observable outcomes from
capturing the marine debris floating down the river will be a prime motivator for
community groups to maintain their local environments in a cleaner and tidier state.
Whilst a broader education approach will need to be developed over time, there has
to be a starting point – and this will be it.
Our River Management Plan is not presented as a ‘silver bullet’ in solving marine debris
pollution in and around Nusa Tenggara West. However, we will, with the support of Lepitek
NTB and the local government, make a significant difference.
The implicit opportunity here is the development of a robust management plan that is
transferable anywhere around the globe. We are very keen to demonstrate just how
effective and beneficial our collaboration with Lepitek NTB will be to the commercial and
social economy of Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara.