Seocho-gu Installs Multi-Purpose Water Sprinkling Device on Pedestrian-Vehicle Boundary Stones, a First Nationwide

Pilot Installation of 'Seoripul Oasis' at Three Locations Including Seoul Nambu Terminal Area... Removes Roadside Fine Dust and Reduces Surrounding Road Temperature

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Seocho-gu (Mayor Eunhee Cho) announced that it has pilot-installed the ‘Seoripul Oasis’ at three bus stops, including the area around Seoul Nambu Terminal where citizens gather densely, to reduce fine dust and resuspended dust on the roads and actively respond to summer heatwaves.

The ‘Seoripul Oasis,’ installed for the first time in Korea this time, benchmarks the road water cleaning system through drainage in Paris, France. It installs sprinklers (nozzles) on the side of the curb between the sidewalk and the road, and removes fine dust on the roadside by naturally flowing water along the roadside ditch, thereby reducing the temperature around the road.

The district already operates water sprinklers and dust suction vehicles throughout the entire road section, but installed the ‘Seoripul Oasis’ to respond more effectively to fine dust and heatwaves in places where citizens gather densely.

In addition, the ‘Seoripul Oasis’ complements the problems of the existing domestic facilities that spray water from the center line to the roadside (Clean Road system), such as the risk of traffic accidents caused by sudden vehicle stops and complaints about car washing due to water splashing.

The installation cost is 25 million KRW per location (water flow distance 60m), which is relatively cheaper compared to the existing ‘Clean Road’ facilities, and the daily maintenance cost is 3,000 KRW per location.

It is quite economical compared to the rental cost of water sprinklers operated when fine dust reduction measures are issued.

The operation frequency is four times a day (7 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 5 p.m., each for 10 minutes), and the number of operations will be increased from June when the heat intensifies.

The district is considering expanding the watering range to the roadway later, taking into account the effectiveness of the facility and residents’ responses comprehensively.

Mayor Eunhee Cho said, “We will continue to create a more pleasant road environment by responding to fine dust and heatwaves that threaten residents’ health.”

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