Yeongdeok-gun Secures Additional 4.6 Billion KRW in National Funds for Flood Prevention Project in Chuksan Port Area

Total Project Cost Increased by 22 Billion Won, Fundamental Measures Established for Flooded Areas

Yeongdeok-gun, Gyeongbuk Province, has secured an additional 4.5 billion KRW in national funding for the urban flood prevention project in the Chuksan Port area of Chuksan-myeon, increasing the total project budget from the original 15.5 billion KRW by 6.5 billion KRW to 22 billion KRW, laying the foundation for successful project implementation.

Location map of the Livestock Port area designated as a priority sewage maintenance management zone.

The Chuksan Port area in Chuksan-myeon is prone to flooding during heavy rains. In 2020, it was designated by the Ministry of Environment as a priority management area for sewer maintenance, leading to the initiation of the "Chuksan Drainage Basin Urban Flood Prevention Project" with a national budget of 10.8 billion KRW and a total project cost of 15.5 billion KRW.

Furthermore, the Yeongdeok-gun Water Management Office, aiming for the successful execution of this project, negotiated with the Ministry of Environment this year regarding the establishment of sewer maintenance measures and funding, resulting in securing an additional 4.6 billion KRW in national funds. This achievement marks a fundamental step toward addressing flood damage.

The project, supported by the additional national funding, includes the construction of one new drainage pumping station, maintenance of 127 rainwater inlets, and the installation and replacement of 4.6 km of stormwater pipelines. These efforts are expected to enhance flood response capabilities in the 0.3 km² priority management area of Chuksan Port in Chuksan-myeon.

The project plans to complete the basic and detailed designs by October this year, commence construction in November, and achieve final completion by April 2026.

Choi Dae-seok, Director of the Water Management Office, stated, “Since the main goal of this project is to improve residents’ living environment, we will proceed by fully reflecting residents’ opinions to minimize their damage and ensure smooth project progress.”

County Governor Kim Gwang-yeol said, “Through this flood prevention project, we will establish fundamental measures against flood damage in the Chuksan Port area and devote all our efforts to safeguarding the safety and property of our residents without any negligence.”

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