Gyeongju-si, Gyeongbuk, Revitalizes 4 Ecological Streams as 'Citizen Healing Spaces'

The view of Geoncheoncheon, which has been completed as an ecological stream.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yeo Jong-gu] Gyeongju City in Gyeongbuk is transforming major local rivers into spaces for walking, exercise, and healing.

The city plans to complete the project by 2023, creating walking paths and bicycle roads along a total of 8.4 km of riverbanks in four locations: Angang Chilpyeongcheon (3 km), Oedong Mohwacheon (2.1 km), Geoncheoncheon (1.9 km), and Sirae Namcheon (1.4 km), with a project budget of 9.4 billion KRW.

Geoncheoncheon was completed in July last year and is currently being used as a space for citizens.

Angang Chilpyeongcheon had 2.1 km completed first in July last year, and the remaining 0.9 km section is expected to be finished this month.

Mohwacheon began construction in May last year and is progressing smoothly, while Sirae Namcheon completed its first phase of construction in December 2019 and is expected to be finished by the end of the year with detailed design and supplementary budget secured.

Mayor Joo Nak-young said, “By securing flood control capacity, we can prevent disasters such as floods, improve water quality and environment, and create living rest areas for citizens, achieving four benefits with one effort. We will complete the remaining sections by the end of the year and return pleasant rivers to the citizens.”

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