Nusa Dua, meaning two islands in Bahasa Indonesia, is part of
the Peninsula Hill in southern Bali, a stunning and tranquil spot,
in which many world class resorts nestle. Nusa Dua is only a 20
minute drive from the International Airport Ngurah Rai and due
to its favourable natural location on a beautiful beachfront is
seen as a very secluded, up-market and secure holiday destination.
The Bali Tourism and Development Corporation (BTDC) execute the
management of the Nusa Dua enclave and are responsible for the
security operations of the peripheral of Nusa Dua. 76 security
officers, 17 tourist police officers, and 110 police officers
work together to ensure 24 hours, 7 days a week security of the
enclave with specific attention to the 4 entry points to Nusa
Dua. The beach, marine and tourist police force stands at 35 and
additionally, the village of Nusa Dua situated outside the enclave,
with their traditional security system manned by 55 personnel
is actively involved in ensuring the security of the area through
an informal network, which quickly detects, verifies and communicates
movement of people not known to the local community.
Furthermore, BTDC have implemented from early October 2005 additional
access control to the enclave ensuring that there will be only
one entry with appropriate verification of every vehicle and person
wishing to enter. A separate entrance will be available for suppliers,
contractors and employees of the hotels, restaurants and retail
shops of the enclave with its specific individual verification
system.
Hotel Security
The enclave houses several international 5 star properties and
a shopping arcade, Bali Collection. Each property its own security
personnel and facilities in place, while between the properties
security cooperation is also in place to further strengthen
the security of Nusa Dua (e.g. Beach security). In total, the
above mentioned properties employs just over 500 trained security
guards and 13 police officers on a 24 hours and 7 days a week
operation who are supported by over 110 CCTV cameras. These figures
exclude the personnel and facilities managed by the above mentioned
BTDC. All the properties are uniquely located away from any public
road with the shortest distance between a hotel lobby and the
public road being approximately 110 meters. All vehicle access
points are with iron gates and thorough security check is performed
for all vehicles including inside and below the vehicles. All
suppliers are delivering according to a pre-planned schedule and
are only allowed to deliver if vehicles and delivery personnel
are identical to prior communicated schedules by the supplier
offices.
Beach Security
Each property has a minimum of two security guards on the beachfront
24 hours and 7 days a week supported by CCTV cameras on the beach
front. As an additional feature the 4 properties on the main Nusa
Dua beach have gone together and are now ensuring that the external
southern and northern access points to this beautiful stretch
of white sand are controlled 24 hours with armed guards and a
second guard who’s task is to communicate with and search
all persons wanting to enter the beach from outside the properties.
Conclusion
Nusa Dua is and has always been focused on safety and security
for its guests and associates and has in-place a very thorough
security operation that is constantly being reviewed, tested and
enhanced by external security consultants as well as the hotels
and BTDC itself. The unique location and environment is a major
positive security factor that plays in favour of Nusa Dua, as
access is naturally restrictive and is very easily controlled
with additional help from the Nusa Dua and Benoa local community.
In other words, it is with no surprise that today Nusa Dua enjoys
the reputation for being the most secured enclave in Bali situated
in a clean and manicured environment of tranquility.
