Jeonbuk Province to Invest 219.2 Billion KRW in Local Stream Maintenance This Year

Advance Preparation for Natural Disasters to Protect Residents' Lives and Property

[Jeonju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Han-ho] Jeonbuk Province announced on the 18th that it will invest 219.2 billion KRW this year to promote local river maintenance projects aimed at enhancing flood response capabilities through improving river functions.

The province plans to start early in February and swiftly execute 73.3 billion KRW, which is 60% of the total project cost, by the end of June to revitalize the local economy and boost the construction industry.

The main projects include △local river maintenance for 57 districts (122.1 billion KRW) △establishment of basic river plans for 5 districts (1.8 billion KRW) △river-related maintenance and management (12 billion KRW) △local river disaster recovery (83.3 billion KRW), among others.

Local river maintenance involves repairing embankments, bridges, and other structures around rivers to prevent disasters. Jeonbuk Province is implementing 19 districts covering 71 km with a budget of 23.8 billion KRW, while city and county governments are managing 38 districts covering 181 km with 98.3 billion KRW.

Additionally, Jeonbuk Province will promptly carry out maintenance projects such as dredging sediment from local rivers, repairing and reinforcing facilities, conducting safety inspections, and riverbed maintenance, aiming to complete these before the rainy season in June.

Eight local river disaster recovery projects currently underway, including functional restoration projects due to heavy rain damage in 2020 and last year, are also planned to be completed by the end of June without disruption.

Upon completion, these projects are expected to contribute to creating a safe and livable Jeonbuk by protecting residents' precious lives and property from natural disasters such as floods.

Furthermore, alongside rapid budget execution, local construction companies will be required to participate mandatorily in new projects, which is expected to provide relief to local construction firms struggling due to COVID-19 and other difficulties.

Jeonbuk Province estimates that by investing 219.2 billion KRW in local river maintenance projects, there will be an employment effect of 3,223 jobs created through labor costs and project expenses.

Jeonju=Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Han-ho stonepeak@asiae.co.kr

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