Goheung-gun Confirms 7 New Repair Facility Renovation Projects for 2022

Total Project Cost of 12.1 Billion KRW Invested for Leakage Reduction and Intake Facility Renovation

Expectations for Disaster Risk Mitigation and Stable Supply of Agricultural Water

[Goheung=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Shim Jung-woo] Goheung-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Song Gwi-geun) announced on the 3rd that seven aging reservoirs, including Dohwa Sadongje, which had been facing disaster risk factors due to the aging of embankments and intake facilities and difficulties in securing adequate agricultural water, have been selected as new projects for repair and maintenance of hydraulic facilities in 2022, receiving 9.7 billion KRW in special balanced local government funds and provincial subsidies.

During the heavy rains from July 5 to July 8, the drainage channel was washed away, causing flooding damage to many farmlands downstream. There were concerns about the spread of collapse to adjacent embankments, including Daeseo Geumdang 2-je. A detailed safety inspection revealed severe aging of embankments, drainage channels, and intake facilities such as the intake and distribution pipes, causing difficulties in proper water supply and persistent risk of collapse. As a result, the county conducted visits and advocacy activities to related organizations including Jeollanam-do to emphasize the necessity and urgency of the project for a total of seven aging reservoirs: Dohwa Sadongje, Gayeok Gasan and Naebaekje, Namyang Hwadam and Namyangje, and Daeseo Jungnamje. Consequently, the project feasibility was recognized, and the sites were selected as new project targets.

For the confirmed new sites, a total project cost of 12.1 billion KRW will be invested over 2 to 3 years starting in 2022 to reinforce embankment grouting, repair intake facilities and drainage channels, and strengthen internal stonework. Upon completion, disaster risk factors will be eliminated from a vast 159 hectares of farmland, enabling stable agricultural water supply.

Meanwhile, a county official stated, “We will continue to secure national and provincial funds in a timely manner and promote maintenance projects for agricultural production infrastructure such as reservoirs, where agricultural production conditions are poor due to insufficient infrastructure.”

Goheung=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Shim Jung-woo sevenshim@asiae.co.kr

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