Ecological Restoration and Waterside Space Development for Five Major Rivers Including Gulpocheon and Seunggicheon in Incheon

Incheon City is restoring the natural ecology of five major urban rivers to create recreational spaces for citizens. On the 30th, the city announced that it is promoting ecological river restoration and waterfront space development targeting Gulpocheon, Seunggicheon, Jangsuchen, Gongchoncheon, and Najinpocheon.

The five major rivers will be developed as projects harmonizing flood control, water management, ecology, and waterfront functions, based on disaster prevention and ecological river restoration. The related funding will come from city funds, and for Seunggicheon, which was selected in the Ministry of Environment's public contest, the city plans to propose and request amendments to the River Act to secure more national funding.

Seunggicheon will begin basic and detailed design services next month, with construction starting in 2025 and completion scheduled for 2026. Gulpocheon is being developed with the goal of completion in 2025, focusing on expanding waterfront spaces suitable for water play and improving water quality, as part of the 8th mayoral administration's pledges.

Natural Ecology Restoration Plan for the Five Major Rivers of Incheon [Provided by Incheon City]

Jangsuchen started basic and detailed design services in June this year, with construction planned to begin in September next year and finish by 2026. In the Seo-gu district section and the Free Economic Zone section of Gongchoncheon, projects for creating waterfront spaces and waterside decks are underway respectively.

The 1.93 km section of Najinpocheon in the Geomdan New Town area is currently undergoing basic and detailed design services by Incheon Urban Corporation, with plans to develop convenience facilities and waterside environments by 2027.

The city plans to steadily carry out projects tailored to the conditions of each river in cooperation with the private sector, including the Incheon River Revitalization Promotion Team.

Kim Cheolsu, Director of the Environment Bureau of Incheon City, said, "Recently, urban rivers have been transforming into cultural spaces where citizens can heal with nature, enjoy leisure activities such as walking and cycling." He added, "Urban rivers are becoming increasingly important as spaces for citizens' healing and leisure. We will restore these rivers to befit Incheon as a world-class city, prevent natural disasters, and create a pleasant environment."

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