Gwangju Buk-gu Selected for Excellent Retention Facility Installation Project Competition

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong] Buk-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (District Mayor Moon In) announced on the 11th that it was the only newly selected target district in Gwangju in the '2022 Excellent Rainwater Storage Facility Installation Project' contest hosted by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety.

Rainwater storage facilities are designed to prevent flooding in low-lying areas and secure alternative water resources, preventing damage caused by overflowing rainwater to roads, buildings, and other structures.

The Seongdang area in Munheung-dong, selected as the project target this time, suffered flood damage last year from heavy rain, affecting about 20 cars, roads, houses, and 11 buildings including commercial establishments.

Buk-gu plans to complete the installation of the facility by 2023 by completing administrative procedures related to the project this year, gathering residents' opinions, and carrying out basic and detailed designs from next year, investing a total of 12 billion KRW including 9 billion KRW from national and city funds.

In particular, during the project implementation, Buk-gu intends to closely cooperate with Korea Expressway Corporation, the owner of the planned installation site, and actively collaborate with National Assembly members Lee Hyung-seok and Cho Oh-seop, who made efforts for the project selection.

District Mayor Moon In of Buk-gu said, "We expect this project to contribute to protecting residents' lives and property from disasters such as heavy rain," and added, "We will continue to promote disaster prevention projects to protect the safety of residents together with local National Assembly members and related organizations."

Meanwhile, according to the Ministry of the Interior and Safety's five-year project for installing excellent rainwater storage facilities, Buk-gu plans to additionally apply for contests for flood-prone areas such as Buk-gu Office Intersection and Sinan Bridge.

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