Gimcheon City to Replace 'Aged Water Pipes' Starting Next Year... "Achieving 85% Water Flow Rate by 2024"

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Dongwook Park] Gimcheon City in Gyeongbuk announced on the 25th that it is actively promoting a local waterworks modernization project to establish a virtuous cycle structure for the water supply business by reducing leakage volume and production costs within the jurisdiction.

Korea Water Resources Corporation opened the Gimcheon City Waterworks Modernization Office last February and has been preparing a basic plan, including a systematic roadmap for replacing aging pipelines, through field surveys and network analysis.

In this regard, Gimcheon City is carrying out leakage pipe restoration work centered on the Peace Water Supply Zone, which has the highest tap water usage. Next year, it plans to begin replacing aging water supply networks to provide clean water.

The local waterworks modernization project will invest a total of 30.1 billion KRW. This project includes maintenance of aging water pipelines, establishment of block and maintenance management systems for systematic management such as regional flow and water pressure monitoring.

Gimcheon City has set a plan to achieve a water service rate of 85% by minimizing leakage by 2024, supplying cleaner and more stable tap water to its citizens.

Mayor Kim Choong-seop stated, "Intensive management is required to realize the results of the local waterworks modernization project early. During the full-scale construction period, there may be some inconveniences in vehicle traffic and tap water supply," and asked for citizens' attention.

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