Imsil-gun Secures 8.1 Billion KRW in National Funding for Sewerage Sector Next Year

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Seon-gang] Imsil-gun, Jeollanam-do, is expected to gain momentum in current projects by securing ample national budget for the sewage sector next year.

On the 18th, according to the county, as a result of making every effort to secure the national budget for the sewage sector next year, it secured 8.1 billion KRW in national funds and is preparing various current projects without any setbacks.

The major sewage sector projects for next year include sewage pipeline maintenance projects, rural village sewage maintenance projects, and aged sewage pipeline maintenance and detailed investigation services.

It is expected that the promotion of these projects will greatly help not only in preserving the water quality of public water areas but also in revitalizing the local economy through job creation.

This year, the county has been smoothly progressing with the sewage pipeline maintenance projects started in 2018 in Sinjeon District of Gwanchon-myeon, Dobong and Gamseong Districts, and Yongjeong and Naedong Districts of Osu-myeon.

The rural village sewage project has been promoted for four years in Unjeong and Unam Districts of Unam-myeon and Iljung District of Deokchi-myeon, with plans to complete by the end of the year.

Also, Osu-myeon’s Ochon and Wonsan Districts are undergoing basic and detailed design services, having started construction in July, with a total project cost of 19.8 billion KRW planned through 2022.

Additionally, aged sewage pipelines causing road subsidence will be maintained by 2022 in Osuri and Geumam-ri areas of Osu-myeon with a total project cost of 15.6 billion KRW.

County Governor Shim Min said, “With this budget secured, not only will the water quality of rivers such as the Seomjin River improve, but problems like foul odors experienced by residents will be greatly alleviated, improving the quality of life for residents.”

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