Geumcheon-gu, Maintenance of Sewer Pipelines Over 30 Years Old

66 Billion Won Budget Secured for Major Maintenance of 3.1km Section... Continuous Sewer Facility Upgrades Including Manhole Repairs and Stormwater Inlet Improvements

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Geumcheon-gu (Mayor Yu Seong-hoon) is undertaking a major renovation of 3.1 km of aging sewer pipes in residential areas over 30 years old this year to ensure residents' safety by preventing road subsidence accidents.

Road subsidence refers to the phenomenon where the ground sinks due to various causes such as aging sewer pipes, water supply leaks, groundwater fluctuations caused by excavation work, and various underground construction. It progresses slowly underground over a long period and can suddenly cause seemingly stable ground to collapse.

The district has prioritized residents' safety and has continuously promoted maintenance of sewer pipes over 30 years old since 2017 to prevent road subsidence accidents caused by aging sewer pipes. By 2019, a total of 14 km of aging sewer pipes were renovated with a budget of 13.6 billion KRW.

This year, securing 6.6 billion KRW of city funds, a large-scale renovation of a 3.1 km section will be promoted, and the maintenance project for sewer pipes over 30 years old will be completed around November.

To ensure prompt and efficient construction, the district divided the project area into two zones and began full-scale construction on the 2nd of this month.

Zone 1, including Gasan-dong, Doksan 1-dong, and Siheung 1-dong areas, covers a total of 1.2 km, and Zone 2, targeting Doksan 2, 3, and 4-dong and Siheung 3, 4, and 5-dong areas, will undergo maintenance over a total of 1.9 km.

Additionally, to prevent flooding in residential areas and create a safe and pleasant living environment, repair and reinforcement of rectangular sewer boxes, manhole maintenance, improvement of rainwater drainage on roads, and sewer odor prevention projects will be continuously promoted.

The district plans to thoroughly check workers at construction sites for fever, mask-wearing, and personal hygiene management to prevent the spread of COVID-19 within the region.

Mayor Yu Seong-hoon stated, “About 77% of road subsidence accidents in Seoul have been caused by aging sewer systems, and road subsidence can lead to major accidents, so thorough prevention and management are essential. Although the construction may cause inconvenience, it is the most basic preventive measure for residents' safety, so we ask for the cooperation of all residents.”

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