Muan-gun Secures 1.5 Billion KRW in National Funds for Yeongsan River Flood Debris Cleanup and Restoration

Policy to Collect and Incinerate 4,000 Tons of Flood Debris

(Center) Kim San, the governor of Muan County, is visiting the restoration site of flood debris in the Yeongsan River and receiving an explanation. Photo by Asia Economy

[Muan＝Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Oh Hwanju] Muan County, Jeollanam-do (Governor Kim San) announced on the 10th that it has secured 1.5 billion KRW in national funds to cover the cost of disposing of flood damage waste carried downstream from the upper reaches of the Yeongsan River due to heavy rainfalls starting July 5.

The county collected and piled up 4,000 tons of flood damage waste that had been pushed to the banks of the Yeongsan River due to the heavy rain in a short period. To alleviate the inconvenience of residents in densely populated areas such as Naman New Town and Oryong New Town, 1,200 tons have been proactively incinerated since July.

The county continuously requested national government support from the Ministry of Environment to prevent collective complaints caused by uncollected waste, resulting in securing 1.5 billion KRW in national funds.

The secured 1.5 billion KRW will be used for the collection and incineration costs of 2,800 tons of waste piled up on the embankment of the Yeongsan River bicycle path.

Governor Kim San stated, “Flood damage waste is mixed with household waste and aquatic plants, causing severe odors. If left unattended, it flows into the sea and rivers, causing environmental pollution. We will complete flood recovery as soon as possible and restore the Yeongsan River to its pre-flood condition.”

Muan=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Oh Hwanju ohj1358@asiae.co.kr

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