Tourists planning on visiting Bali’s Bingin Beach in Uluwatu are being urged to do so with extreme caution.
Major demolition work is being carried out by the government in the area; this, combined with the impact of major rains and flooding, is making the walk down to the beach and areas of the beachfront potentially dangerous.
The Head of Pecatu Village, Made Sumerta, has spoken to reporters following complaints and concerns from local people about the amount of rubble, broken metal structures, and demolition debris that have fallen onto the beachfront and the beach access routes.
Sumerta explained that he had been shown video evidence of fallen debris, recorded by local surfers. He noted that demolition work is ongoing and that he will consult directly with the Badung Regency Government to clean up both the demolition site and the beachfront so as to create a safe and welcoming space for locals and tourists.
Sumerta told reporters, “I’m afraid there will be a victim later, then it will be handled. So, we ask that this debris be cleaned up immediately so that the beach aesthetics are maintained and the safety of visitors is not disturbed.”
He confirmed that the Pecatu Traditional Village is coordinating with Satpol PP, the civil police units, to honour their commitment to not only conduct the demolitions in an orderly manner but to clean up the aftermath fully too. Sumerta told reporters, “We have asked for commitment, as soon as there is an execution, it will be cleaned up. But the truth is on the ground, until now, there is still debris falling down.”
Sumerta noted that until now, there have been no reports of injured tourists due to the debris; however, he emphasized the importance of handling the situation quickly. He reiterated that he has heard complaints from the public and tourists.
Sumerta also emphasized that he and his team understand that the provincial and regency governments are focused on dealing with the impact of the floods, but he hopes that the attention to the situation at Bingin Beach will not be neglected, because the beach is still a popular tourist destination that continues to welcome tourists and surfers despite the demolition work.
Sumerta added, “There are complaints, especially during high tide. If there is iron or stone that is hit by the waves, it can hit the surfer’s feet or body. This must be handled immediately.”
When contacted for comment, the Head of Section (Kasi) of Badung Regency Satpol PP Investigator Ida Bagus Ratu, told reporters that he has contacted the working team to be more careful and that debris had fallen into the beachfront during the use of heavy machinery.
Ratu told reporters, “The [team] is working in a steep and difficult terrain; of course, it is impossible for us to be 100 percent clear. But we have tried, and the scattered material is not too much.”
Work to remove buildings deemed to be encroaching on state-owned land and violating spatial planning laws began on 21st July 2025.
Though the work was temporarily halted on the 18th August as a fire tore through the demolition area.
In total, 45 buildings were issued with demolition notices following an investigation by the Bali Civil Police and as ordered by the Badung Regency Government and Bali Provincial Government.
Many of the buildings have been in place and operational as beloved businesses for more than 20 years.
The situation has caused heartbreak for many in the community, and while legal appeals were submitted by business owners and community leaders, the government took a clear zero-tolerance approach and arrived on the day of the demolition with more than 500 officers and construction workers to start demolishing the buildings in question.
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