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Controversial Glass Elevator Project Sparks Safety Concerns in Bali

11/1/2025

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The Glass Elevator Project at Kelingking Beach proposes a 182-meter elevator from cliff to shoreline, drawing safety and aesthetic concerns.
Local resident Made Sediana criticized the plan, saying it could endanger visitors and ruin the beach’s beauty.
Officials say the project has permits, but investor documentation is problematic.
After a tourist rescue at Atuh Beach, authorities emphasized safety, and Bali’s Governor vowed to investigate potential project violations.

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The Glass Elevator Project at Kelingking Beach proposes a 182-meter elevator from cliff to shoreline, drawing safety and aesthetic concerns.
Local resident Made Sediana criticized the plan, saying it could endanger visitors and ruin the beach’s beauty.
Officials say the project has permits, but investor documentation is problematic.
After a tourist rescue at Atuh Beach, authorities emphasized safety, and Bali’s Governor vowed to investigate potential project violations.