Incheon City Begins 1.5km Gulpo Stream Ecological River Restoration Project... Completion in 2023

Gulpocheon Ecological Stream Restoration Project [Provided by Incheon City]

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyesook] Incheon City has commenced the construction of the Gulpocheon Ecological Stream Restoration Project.

On the 11th, Incheon Mayor Park Namchun, Incheon City Council Chairman Shin Eunho, National Assemblyman Lee Seongman, Bupyeong District Mayor Cha Juntak, and residents attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the Gulpocheon Ecological Stream Restoration Project held in front of the Bupyeong 1-dong Administrative Welfare Center in Bupyeong-gu.

The restoration target area for this project is a 1.5 km section from the Bupyeong 1-dong Administrative Welfare Center to the Bupyeong District Office. With a total project cost of 63.6 billion KRW, the sewage system will be improved, and the cement covering the stream will be removed to allow water to flow. This is Incheon City's first waterway connection project, scheduled for completion in 2023.

The restored section will be designed as a space where ecological and cultural experiences such as observation and exploration are possible.

A cultural plaza and water screen will be created at the Bupyeong 1-dong Administrative Welfare Center, and a gentle slope will be installed above Baekmagyo Bridge so that citizens can enjoy the water up close. Additionally, water-purifying plants will be used to improve water quality, and habitats for living organisms will be established.

In the past, the Gulpocheon waterway was a representative stream of Incheon, originating from the Incheon Family Park Cemetery and flowing to the Han River.

Due to industrialization and urbanization, it was either covered or polluted. In 2008, a 6.08 km section from Bupyeong District Office to the Bucheon boundary was developed into an ecological stream, but the upstream section from Bupyeong District Office remains covered with asphalt and concrete or is used as parking lots or roads.

The city expects this project to not only improve the urban environment and water quality of the stream but also create a waterfront space where many citizens can relax. Furthermore, it is anticipated to serve as a driving force for regional development by linking with the northern residential area's old town urban regeneration project.

Mayor Park Namchun stated, "The Bupyeong US military base, which is being considered for return, is located near the ecological stream restoration area, so when it is developed and connected as a citizen park in the future, the synergy effect will be maximized," and "It is expected to become a beloved landmark not only for Bupyeong residents but also for the 3 million citizens of Incheon."

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