Gwangju Seo-gu, Efforts to Resolve Residents' Disagreements Over Construction Near Flood-Prone Seoseok High School

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yoon Jamin] Seo-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (Seo Daeseok, Seo-gu Mayor) is putting all its efforts into resolving differences with residents regarding the sewer pipeline construction in Hwajeong-dong and Nongsung-dong areas, which frequently suffer flood damage during heavy rains.

According to Seo-gu on the 5th, the area around Seoseok High School is a midpoint where rainwater from Bangnim-dong, Jinwol-dong, and Baegun-dong in Nam-gu flows into Gwangju Stream, causing frequent flood damage due to the large amount of rainwater draining or flowing in during heavy rains.

In 2018, the district proposed a government-funded project to install an underground storage tank in the parking lot area of Seoseok High School to permanently prevent flood damage, but it was excluded due to the school's refusal to allow the use of its land.

Accordingly, through consultations with Gwangju City, the project budget was secured to first proceed with the construction of new sewer pipelines around Seoseok High School to expand the flow cross-section.

However, differences arose with residents regarding the construction methods, and to resolve these, five briefing sessions were held, during which residents even entered the covered box culvert to inspect the site firsthand.

Seo-gu's position is to continue reflecting residents' opinions in determining the scope of the construction and the selection of priority implementation sections.

First, a new independent sewer pipe with a diameter of 1200 mm will be installed next to the covered box culvert and laid up to the Gunbunggyo intersection on Sangmu-daero.

Additionally, crossing Sangmu-daero to connect to the 1800 mm sewer pipe near Gangmun Surgical Clinic on the opposite side will be carefully implemented after a prompt feasibility study and securing additional project funds.

A Seo-gu official stated, “We extend our deepest condolences to the residents who have suffered continuous flood damage and will do our best to ensure that the wounds of their hearts are healed through swift project implementation.”

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