Policy Implementation Integrated Utility Network Management

This study aims to examine the implementation of the Integrated Utility Network policy. This study examines the implementation of the Integrated Utility Network (SJUT) policy in Kuta District, Badung Regency, in accordance with Badung Regency Regulation Number 19 of 2016. SJUT is designed as a solution for the arrangement of underground utility networks to improve the aesthetics, safety, and comfort of the city, especially in strategic tourist areas such as Kuta, Legian, and Seminyak. Although initial construction has been carried out on several roads, the policy's implementation is still limited and has not reached a wider area. This study uses a qualitative descriptive approach to analyze policy implementation and its supporting and inhibiting factors. The results show that, despite adequate fiscal capacity, policy implementation is hampered by weak compliance with local regulations by regional heads, minimal supervision by relevant agencies, and officials' limited capacity to implement policies effectively. This study emphasizes the importance of good governance, inter-agency communication, and bureaucratic professionalism in supporting the successful implementation of public policies. These findings contribute theoretically to the development of studies on regional policy implementation and provide practical benefits for local governments in formulating strategies for sustainable infrastructure development in tourism areas.