Seoul City Completes Prevention Projects in 81 Landslide-Prone Areas Ahead of Rainy Season with 11.4 Billion Won Investment
Eco-friendly Construction Method and Permeable Erosion Control Facilities with Ecological Passages Preserve Natural Scenery and Minimize Forest Damage
[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on the 6th that it has completed a landslide prevention project worth 11.4 billion KRW in 81 landslide-prone areas near Bukhansan, Dobongsan, Ansan, Inwangsan, Yongmasan, and Suraksan to prepare for the rainy season.
In October last year, Seoul conducted a joint inspection with local residents, forestry and soil engineers, experts, and district offices to select 81 vulnerable areas. Preliminary design was carried out for these areas, and early construction began, allowing the landslide prevention project to be completed by June, before the start of the rainy season.
This year, the focus was on installing erosion control facilities that harmonize with the surrounding nature while being resistant to forest disasters. To prevent landslides in advance, erosion control dams, slope maintenance, and stream maintenance were carried out in the landslide-prone areas.
Eco-friendly erosion control methods considering the ecosystem were applied, using natural materials to create a landscape harmonious with nature. Permeable erosion control facilities equipped with ecological corridors were constructed to allow wildlife passage, preventing disruption of the ecological environment. Additionally, based on field surveys, analysis, and advice from various experts, erosion control facilities were installed focusing on areas urgently needing disaster prevention, implementing appropriately scaled erosion control projects in a timely manner to minimize forest damage.
In particular, Seoul introduced a new model called the ‘Forest Watershed Management Project’ for the first time this year in the landslide-prone areas of Bukhansan adjacent to Eunpyeong New Town. This project aims to prevent disaster risks such as landslides while simultaneously improving ecological and environmental issues in the area to restore forest functions.
The first target area, the landslide-prone region of Bukhansan, had long been left devastated, with many requests for improvement from nearby residents and hikers. To prevent landslides, Seoul constructed an eco-friendly low dam and carried out stream maintenance to manage the soil in the valleys, preventing sediment accumulation during the rainy season. At the same time, the surrounding hiking trails were developed into barrier-free forest paths resembling small recreational forests, allowing everyone to enjoy the forest.
Hot Picks Today
Taking Annual Leave and Adding "Strike" to Profiles, "It Feels Like Samsung Has Collapsed"... Unsettled Internal Atmosphere
- There Is a Distinct Age When Physical Abilities Decline Rapidly... From What Age Do Strength and Endurance Drop?
- "One Comment Could Lead to a Report": 86% of Elementary Teachers Feel Anxious; Half Consider Resignation or Career Change
- "After Vowing to Become No. 1 Globally, Sudden Policy Brake Puts Companies’ Massive Investments at Risk"
- On Teacher's Day, a Student's Gifted Cake Had to Be Cut into 32 Pieces... Why?
Yoon Bang-sik, head of the Mountain Disaster Prevention Division of Seoul, said, "Seoul expects to contribute to revitalizing livelihoods and the economy through rapid project completion and prompt budget execution. Especially this year, by introducing the ‘Forest Watershed Management Project’ model for the first time and improving the aging forest environment, citizens can fully enjoy the relaxation that forests provide."
© The Asia Business Daily(www.asiae.co.kr). All rights reserved.
