Preventing Urban Heat Island Effect in Goyang City Using Groundwater

[Asia Economy Reporter Hwang Junho] The Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT) is joining hands with Goyang City to ensure construction safety and respond to climate change.

On the 28th, KICT signed a business agreement with Goyang City at its Ilsan headquarters to address local issues. Through this agreement, KICT will take measures such as structural repair and reinforcement, mitigation of urban heat island effects, and strengthening safety management standards for soft ground.

First, by applying the construction technologies and know-how possessed by KICT, objective facility management standards and institutional improvements will be implemented for aging road facilities under Goyang City's jurisdiction, such as bridges. Additionally, a water circulation facility using groundwater will be introduced to prepare measures to reduce urban heat island effects. Measures will also be established to designate risk areas of soft ground and strengthen safety management standards.

Since April last year, KICT has been addressing local issues through its regional cooperation center, and plans to develop solutions for local issues in land, infrastructure, and transport through national balanced development, establishing cooperative systems with local governments in the future.

Han Seungheon, President of KICT, stated, "By utilizing KICT's excellent capabilities, we will solve local construction-related issues in Goyang City, serving as a smooth starting point for Goyang citizens to enjoy a safer life."

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