Gwangju City to Conduct Intensive Inspection of Sewer Facilities with Autonomous Districts Until the 13th

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Seon-gang] Gwangju Metropolitan City announced on the 7th that it will conduct intensive inspections of sewer facilities in flood-prone areas from the 8th to the 13th in cooperation with autonomous districts.

This inspection will cover the overall status of sewer facilities management, including the restoration status of facilities damaged by flooding last year, dredging of sewer pipes, removal of unauthorized covers on rainwater inlets, securing flood control materials, and the establishment of an emergency work system with related organizations.

In particular, based on the results of self-inspections conducted last month by each autonomous district according to the 'Rainy Season Sewer Facility Inspection Plan,' the city plans to accelerate flood prevention by pre-inspecting sewer facilities that require repair or have insufficient management to prevent repeated flood damage.

After the inspection, sewer facilities requiring maintenance will be repaired before the rainy season, and flood damage caused by heavy rain will be prevented through repair and dredging (cleaning) work of sewer pipes, manholes, rainwater inlets, and other sewer facilities.

Meanwhile, although the city and autonomous districts focus on preventing urban flooding every year, abnormal weather conditions last year resulted in the longest rainy season on record from July to August, with over 500mm of rain concentrated within two days, causing significant damage to the region.

Accordingly, the city secured 4.6 billion KRW early last year to restore damaged sewer facilities, conducted emergency repairs in flood-affected areas and sewer facilities, and plans to complete permanent restoration before this year’s rainy season.

Jang Woo-hyun, head of the Sewer Management Division of the city, said, “Natural disasters are increasing due to recent abnormal weather,” and added, “We will make every effort to maintain and manage sewer facilities thoroughly to prevent flood damage caused by them.”

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