Goyang-si Expands Drainage Pump Station in the Lower Section of Gangmae Seongsacheon, a Frequent Flooding Area

Among the total project cost of 48.3 billion KRW, 24.1 billion KRW is supported by national funds

Goyang City plans to undertake extensive maintenance in areas prone to frequent flooding. [Goyang City]

[Asia Economy Reporter Ra Young-cheol] Goyang City in Gyeonggi Province announced on the 16th that it plans to commence maintenance of the Gangmae District, a habitual flood-prone area, with a total budget of 48.3 billion KRW.

The lower reaches of Seongsacheon in Gangmae-dong, which suffered severe flood damage in 2011 and 2018, is a low-lying area where expansion of the drainage pump station is urgently needed during heavy rains.

Since last year, the city has been promoting basic and detailed designs, and in May of this year, designated and announced the flood-prone area (174,102㎡) as a natural disaster risk improvement district.

With 24.1 billion KRW, accounting for 50% of the total project cost, confirmed as national funding support, only the National Assembly approval process for the government-submitted budget remains.

Upon completion of the maintenance project, the drainage pump station’s pump capacity will increase by 4,050㎥, and the retention basin by 47,400㎥.

The city is also planning to create community convenience facilities (rest areas, relaxation spaces, community spaces, etc.) utilizing the expanded retention basin site.

Mayor Lee Dong-hwan stated, "We will do our best to carry out the project to prevent flood damage to residents’ homes and farmland and create a safe city of Goyang."

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