Since the Corps des Gendarmes et Volontaires had no pioneer unit, construction fell to the responsibility of civilian engineers, while technical advice was sought from the French, who took great interest in the line's establishment.
Karena Corps des Gendarme et Volontaires tidak memiliki unit pelopor,konstruksi menjadi tanggung jawab insinyur sipil, sementara saran teknis dicarikan dari Prancis, yang sangat tertarik dengan berdirinya benteng tersebut.