Guro-gu Completes Restoration and Preventive Erosion Control Works for Gaewoongsan Landslide

Restoration of Gaeung Mountain Landslide and Installation of 1,866㎡ Scale Erosion Control Facilities · Slope Greening Completed

Landslide Countermeasures Headquarters Operated from Mid-May to Mid-October

Guro-gu (Mayor Moon Heon-il) announced on the 9th that it has completed the restoration of the Gaeung Mountain landslide and preventive erosion control construction in preparation for the rainy season.

Due to heavy rain on August 8 last year, a landslide occurred on Gaeung Mountain, causing damage over an area of 0.4 hectares and costing 60 million KRW.

In response, Guro-gu conducted ground surveys, slope stability reviews, and detailed design services for landslide restoration over three months. Additionally, to prevent secondary damage, they completed secondary damage prevention projects including the installation of gabion retaining walls, drainage facilities, and tree planting.

After designating the area as a landslide-prone zone in December last year, they began full-scale landslide restoration and preventive erosion control construction aiming for completion before the rainy season.

From March, they invested 430 million KRW to build stone retaining walls, slope barriers, and horseshoe-shaped stone channels over an area of 1,866㎡. Safety was prioritized, and natural stone materials were used to emphasize harmony with nature.

Completed the preventive erosion control work on Gaewoongsan Mountain. (Stone retaining wall)

Along with this, Guro-gu has prepared landslide prevention measures against localized heavy rain and typhoons.

From mid-May to mid-October, the Landslide Countermeasures Headquarters will operate a 24-hour emergency system depending on weather conditions and disseminate landslide prediction information when there is a risk of dangerous situations.

In addition, a separate inspection team regularly checks six landslide-prone areas and three steep slopes, forms a landslide field prevention unit to patrol 110 vulnerable areas and erosion control facilities, and carries out emergency measures when necessary.

A Guro-gu official stated, “The risk of landslides is increasing due to localized heavy rain and typhoons caused by recent climate changes. We will carefully monitor vulnerable areas and strive to prevent disasters to ensure residents’ safety.”

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