The Ministry of Public Works and Housing (PUPR) aimed to complete the construction of Way Apu Multipurpose Dam in Buru Regency, Maluku Province in August 2023. The 50.05 million cubic meters will be developed with an investment value of Rp 2.08 trillion on a total land area of 422.08 hectares. Besides supporting the agriculture, the dam also has the potential for a water supply, energy, flood mitigation and tourism which will boost the local economy.