Goheung-gun Launches 10 Billion KRW Project to Stabilize Steep Slope Collapse Risk Areas

Protection of Residents' Property and Lives from Danger

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Goheung County (Governor Song Gwi-geun) announced on the 24th that it will invest 10 billion KRW to actively promote maintenance projects for four steep slope collapse risk areas to protect the lives and property of residents from disasters.

The Bongrae Chukjeong District 1 and Namyang District, where the project is being implemented, are areas where houses are close to cut slopes, posing risks of slope collapse and falling rocks. During heavy rain, there is concern about casualties due to houses being buried by landslides.

The county plans to invest a total of 5.8 billion KRW, including 4.1 billion KRW for Chukjeong District 1 and 1.7 billion KRW for Namyang District. Since last year, detailed designs and administrative procedures have been completed, and construction began this month. Namyang District is scheduled to be completed by October, and Chukjeong District 1 by April next year.

Additionally, for new district projects, the county has secured a total of 4.2 billion KRW from the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, including 2.2 billion KRW for Namgye District 3 around Bonghwangsan in Goheung-eup and 2 billion KRW for Go-ok District 1 in Pungyang-myeon, and is accelerating design services and administrative procedures for project implementation.

Governor Song Gwi-geun stated, “We will continue to visit the National Assembly and central government departments to secure national funds by persuading them of the necessity of the projects to resolve steep slope collapse risk areas in Goheung County. We will do our best to make Goheung County a safe and comfortable place for residents to live.”

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