Hapcheon County Council 2021 1st Regular Session Concludes

Approval of the 2020 Fiscal Year Revenue and Expenditure Settlement and Contingency Fund Usage
Ministry of Environment Adopts Resolution Urging Unilateral Opposition and Suspension of Hwanggang Water Intake Facility Installation

Resolution Condemning Hwanggang Regional Water Intake Plant
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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] The Hapcheon County Council in Gyeongnam held its 3rd plenary session on the morning of the 11th, adopting the 'Resolution to Oppose and Urge the Suspension of the Unilateral Installation of the Hwanggang Regional Water Intake Facility' along with other agenda items reviewed by each special committee, concluding the 11-day session.

The '2020 Fiscal Year Revenue and Expenditure Settlement Approval Bill,' which underwent preliminary review by the relevant standing committee and examination by the Special Budget Committee, was approved as originally proposed along with the 2020 fiscal year contingency expenditure approval bill, while requesting corrections on four pointed issues and improvements, including efforts to minimize the carryover of unpaid revenue budget.

The special committee, which conducted on-site inspections of four major projects including the Video Theme Park accommodation facility development project, demanded thorough management and supervision by the executive branch to ensure the project proceeds on schedule, analyzing the private investor's funds and construction capabilities.

Additionally, regarding the parking facility at Akgyeonsan, special attention was requested to prevent complaints between visitors to our county and residents.

On this day, the council adopted a resolution opposing the Ministry of Environment's planned public debate scheduled for the end of June and its move to make a final decision on the installation of the Hwanggang water intake facility, urging immediate suspension of the project.

In the resolution, it was appealed that "The Ministry of Environment is trying to decide on the installation of the Hwanggang water intake facility at the end of June without even asking the will of the county residents once," and "Hwanggang is the lifeline of the county based on agriculture and livestock industry, and installing a water intake facility would be tantamount to a death sentence for the county."

Chairman Bae Jong-hee, concluding the session, said, "Although it is the peak farming season, the shortage of manpower weighs heavily on my mind. The executive branch should prepare thorough manpower supply measures to wisely overcome this period."

He also pledged, "The council will also strive to more carefully care for the hearts of the county residents."

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