Tamiang Recreation Center Of Kuala Simpang With Flood Mitigation Approach And Green Open Space In Kuala Simpang

Abstract

Kuala Simpang of Aceh Tamiang is the city which is known as the center of trade and commerce and due to its position as the gate of Aceh province. Aceh Tamiang District is an area which is really rich in oil and gas sector and also one of the centers of oil palm plantations in Aceh. In addition, Aceh Tamiang also relies on the transportation sector because of its strategic position and marine transportation is one of the important alternatives because the district has two major rivers which are Tamiang River and the Kaloy River. Aceh Tamiang Regency also relies on its agricultural, manufacturing, and trading capabilities. The largest river basin unit in the Aceh Tamiang District are Tamiang River, Simpang Kiri River, Simpang Kanan River, Sungai Meuku Lake, Manyak Payed River, and other small rivers that flow into East Coast. The rivers in this district are the source of for irrigation to rice fields and plantations both used by the community and private. The hydrological flow of the existing river then flows through semitechnical irrigation as well.