Old Sewer Pipeline Maintenance Accelerates in Mok 3·4-dong Area, Yangcheon-gu... 10 Billion KRW from City Budget Invested Over 3 Years

Over 30 Years Old Mok 3 and 4-dong Area Aging Sewage Pipelines 4.2km Section to Be Maintained for 3 Years Starting 2024
Sewage Pipeline Improvement, Treatment System for Water Quality Enhancement, and Flow and Water Quality Monitoring System Construction

Yangcheon-gu (District Mayor Lee Gi-jae) announced that it will invest 10 billion KRW over three years starting in 2024 to extensively renovate 4.2 km of aging sewer pipes that have been in place for over 30 years in the Mok 3 and 4-dong areas to prevent flood damage and road subsidence.

The district confirmed that the comprehensive maintenance work on the drainage basin sewer pipes in the Sinwol and Sinjeong-dong areas, carried out from 2015 to 2021, was highly effective in preventing flood damage. Accordingly, starting in 2024, the district will fully commence renovation work on the aging sewer pipes in the Mok 3 and 4-dong areas that have been installed for over 30 years.

Previously, to prepare for the renovation, from May 2022 to August of this year, a detailed survey was conducted on a total of 19.1 km of sewer pipes and approximately 2,300 manholes and rainwater inlets throughout the Mok 3 and 4-dong areas, examining factors such as ▲degree of aging ▲sewer pipe capacity ▲water quality ▲odor occurrence status. Among these, 4.2 km were identified as targets for renovation. Based on the survey results, the district plans to complete the basic and detailed design services within this year.

This aging sewer pipe renovation project will proceed over three years starting in 2024 with a total project cost of 10 billion KRW, aiming to improve the sewer pipe structure to secure appropriate sewage flow velocity and reduce odor generation.

Additionally, a treatment system will be installed to improve water quality discharged into streams during rainfall, realizing a high-quality sewage system. A monitoring system will be established to collect data related to sewage discharge patterns and environmental changes such as sewage volume, water quality, and odor, which will be used to verify the project’s effectiveness and for quality maintenance management of the sewage system.

Lee Gi-jae, Mayor of Yangcheon-gu, stated, “Once this aging sewer pipe renovation project is completed, it is expected to have a significant effect not only in preventing flood damage and road subsidence but also in reducing sewer odors.” He added, “As this is an essential project for urban safety and creating a pleasant environment, we ask for the understanding and cooperation of all residents.”

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