Environmental Considerations in Subsea Clean Water Pipeline Installation from Manado to Bunaken Island to Support Resort Sustainability
Keywords:
Subsea Pipeline, Clean Water, Bunaken, Environmental Sensitivity, Route Planning, Marine EngineeringAbstract
Clean water availability is one of the main factors in supporting the sustainability of small island tourism areas, especially in regions with limited freshwater resources. Pulau Bunaken, as a marine tourism destination, has an increasing demand for clean water due to the growth of resorts, homestays, and tourism activities. One potential solution is the construction of a subsea clean water pipeline from Manado to Bunaken Island. However, the planning of such a system must consider coastal and marine environmental sensitivity, particularly coral reefs, seagrass beds, and marine habitats. This article aims to analyze the importance of environmental aspects in subsea pipeline route selection through a literature review and conceptual analysis approach. The discussion indicates that the shortest route is not always the best route if it passes through ecologically sensitive areas. Route avoidance, spatial mapping, and the integration of environmental data should be applied from the early planning stage. Therefore, clean water infrastructure development can proceed in parallel with marine environmental conservation.
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