Gurye-gun Confirms Underground Cable Project on Jungang-ro, Gurye-eup

[Gurye=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yuk Miseok] On the 28th, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do announced that the underground power line project on Jungang-ro in Gurye-eup, which was applied for to Korea Electric Power Corporation, was finally approved as a target site in December 2020.

The underground power line project section covers approximately 1 km from the CU convenience store in front of Gurye Public Terminal to Bandalgom Restaurant.

In the first half of next year, a business agreement is scheduled to be signed with KEPCO and related organizations, and construction is expected to begin around October next year.

The required budget is a total of 4 billion KRW, with Korea Electric Power Corporation and other private operators and Gurye-gun each bearing 50% of the cost.

Additionally, Gurye-gun has completed underground power line projects from Gurye-gun Office to the Public Stadium section and from Buk Elementary School to Greestel section, and plans to start the underground power line project from the Catholic Church to Dreamview Apartments in March next year.

A county official stated, “With the final approval of this underground power line project, the entire main road of Gurye-eup will be transformed into a safe and clean road without utility poles,” adding, “Accordingly, revitalization of commercial areas and improvement in the quality of life for residents are also expected.”

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