Nakdonggang Regional Environmental Office Provides Information on Resident Support Projects

Holding Regional Resident Support Project Briefing Sessions on the Go

The Nakdong River Basin Environmental Office will hold on-site regional briefings on resident support projects for village representatives from 23 local governments in the Gyeongnam, Ulsan, Daegu, and Gyeongbuk areas, where resident support projects are being conducted from May to June.

The resident support projects are funded by the Nakdong River Basin Fund, which is created from water usage charges imposed and collected from end users who receive water drawn from public water bodies such as the main stream of the Nakdong River.

The target of the resident support projects are residents who face restrictions on exercising property rights due to the designation of water source management areas (water source protection zones, waterfront zones) and residents who suffer disadvantages from living near dams. These projects have been carried out since 2003.

Until now, residents in the target areas of the resident support projects were unaware of the types of projects and how the project funds were allocated, which hindered active expression of their opinions. As a result, certain projects were repeatedly implemented, and a variety of projects that would provide balanced benefits to residents were not promoted.

The Nakdong River Basin Environmental Office plans to provide detailed explanations about the types of resident support projects, the target residents, and target areas to village representatives who can effectively communicate the contents of the resident support projects to village residents, and also listen to various opinions.

Promotional materials for the resident support projects will be distributed through village representatives to enhance publicity effects.

The Nakdong River Basin Environmental Office expects that after the briefing sessions, an atmosphere will be created in which village residents take an interest in the resident support projects and actively express their opinions.

Director Hong Dong-gon stated, “We will continue to strive to make the resident support projects provide greater benefits and satisfaction to residents,” and added, “We hope that this resident support project briefing will increase residents’ understanding and participation in the projects, serving as an opportunity for more effective project operation.”

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