Gwangju Buk-gu Selected as the Only Local Area for 'Regional Balanced New Deal Excellent Project'

Securing 1 Billion KRW in National Funding

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong] Buk-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (District Mayor Moon In) announced on the 19th that it has secured 1 billion KRW in national funding after being selected in the Ministry of the Interior and Safety’s “Regional Balanced New Deal Excellent Project” contest, which was conducted among 243 local governments nationwide.

This contest was organized to discover creative projects related to the Korean New Deal by the government, and a total of 15 local governments were selected nationwide. Buk-gu was the only district selected in the region.

Considering the extensive damage caused by record-breaking heavy rains last year, Buk-gu plans to establish an “AIoT-based Smart Disaster Safety Management System” to prevent flood damage.

The project includes ▲ installation of flood water level measurement sensors, flood measurement sensors, and CCTV ▲ AI deep learning, big data analysis, and flood area prediction ▲ establishment of an AI-based video surveillance platform ▲ notifications of flood status by region.

Since a large amount of rain is also expected this summer, the district plans to take proactive measures by first installing water level sensors at a total of 40 habitual flood-prone areas within the region (such as Sinangyo Bridge and Cheomdan Industrial Complex).

District Mayor Moon In said, “This project, along with the installation of excellent detention facilities, will help prevent flood damage and contribute to the safety and property protection of residents. We will continue to focus on discovering and promoting New Deal projects to prepare for the future in line with the government’s Korean New Deal policy.”

Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong bong2910@asiae.co.kr

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