Gimhae-si Builds 'Intelligent Water Management' System ... "Realizing a Water Welfare City"

Accelerating Smart Water City Initiative ... Collaboration System with Private Development Projects

Conceptual diagram of Smart Water City in Gimhae-si, Gyeongnam. (Photo by Gimhae-si)

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Sang-hyun] Gimhae City, Gyeongnam Province, announced on the 23rd that it will accelerate the promotion of the 'Smart Water City' to establish advanced water infrastructure.

The Smart Water City is a project that collaborates with private development projects to build an intelligent water management system by integrating ICT (Information and Communication Technology) and IoT (Internet of Things).

Once the system is established, it will go beyond the simple water supply level of tap water infrastructure and enable rapid response to civil complaints through real-time monitoring of water quantity and quality.

In addition, based on water usage statistics, it can be utilized for various purposes such as strengthening social safety net services, which, according to Gimhae City, is expected not only to advance water administration but also to increase the value of the land involved.

Currently, the Jangyu Naedeok District urban development project has signed an agreement to actively participate in the Smart Water City pilot project. Gimhae City plans to finalize the details of the pilot project by signing additional agreements with 3 to 5 large-scale business sites within this year.

Mayor Heo Seong-gon emphasized, "The Smart Water City will change the previous paradigm of water administration that simply supplies tap water and will be the cornerstone for realizing a water welfare city that acts as hands and feet in everyday life."

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