Yongin City Establishes Rapid Restoration Plan for 49 Local and Small Rivers Damaged by Floods

[Asia Economy (Yongin) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] Yongin City in Gyeonggi Province has established a rapid restoration plan for 49 local and small rivers within the jurisdiction that were damaged by last month's heavy rains.

Earlier, on the 13th, Yongin Mayor Lee Sang-il instructed to promptly repair the riverside walking paths within the city so that citizens can use them comfortably.

Accordingly, Yongin City assigned the city hall to handle design and construction for local and small rivers with a project cost of 100 million KRW or more, while the three district offices will manage those with project costs under 100 million KRW. However, for Dongmakcheon around Gogi Bridge in Suji-gu, which suffered significant damage, and 10 small rivers there, the city hall will take charge of the construction regardless of the cost.

The city will proceed with construction on two sections of Dongmakcheon in Gogi-dong, Suji-gu, and 10 small rivers including Jangturicheon, Janguicheon, Gwanggyosancheon, and Saemmalcheon.

In addition, Cheoin-gu will handle eight local rivers such as Sinwoncheon in Sinwon-ri, Pogok-eup, and Bongmucheon in Buk-ri, Namsa-eup, as well as eight small rivers including Sampacheon in Deokseong-ri, Idong-eup, and Dongsancheon in Dongnim-ri, Mohyeon-eup. Giheung-gu will manage seven local rivers including Tancheon in Mabuk-dong and Singalcheon in Yeongdeok-dong, and one small river, Sangdongcheon in Jigok-dong. Suji-gu will proceed with construction on 13 local rivers including Songokcheon in Dongcheon-dong and Jeongpyeongcheon in Sinbong-dong.

A total of 6.4 billion KRW will be invested in restoring these 49 local and small rivers. Part of this will be funded by the national government due to the disaster area designation, with the remaining costs covered by provincial and city funds.

The city plans to push forward with design services for all rivers within this month so that construction can begin immediately once national funds are allocated next month. Temporary restoration facilities prioritized by the city will have construction notice banners attached to inform residents of the restoration progress.

A city official stated, "We expect national funds to be supported by next month, and we will prepare thoroughly so that construction can start as soon as the project budget is secured. We will ensure thorough restoration work to prevent repeated damage and enable citizens to use the rivers safely and conveniently."

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