The controversial ‘Glass Elevator’ project in Nusa Penida has ground to halt amid backlash from locals and worrying permit issues.

With its ‘T-rex-shaped’ cliffs and turquoise waters, the world-famous Kelingking Beach attracts hoards of tourists who come to take in the views but the ambitious project designed to boost tourism in the area has not gone to plan.

The $2.4 million project was forecast to erect an 182m elevator as well as a bridge structure running down the cliff to the shoreline to provide easier access from the cliff-top viewpoint replacing the current steep and treacherous decent.

However, after a year of construction, Balinese authorities have suspended the build following government officials finding the project did not obtain the necessary permits.

It is unclear how

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