Incheon Songdo Waterfront Phases 1-2 to Begin Construction This Month... Waterfront Space Utilization Service Also Underway

The Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority announced on the 6th that the 1-2 phase project of the waterfront connecting the retention ponds and waterways in Songdo International City in a 'ㅁ' shape will commence on the 21st.

The Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority will invest 191.2 billion KRW to construct 9.53 km of waterways, including the northern connecting waterway linking Lake 6 and Aam Lake, as well as the northern waterway. Additionally, pedestrian bridges, vehicle bridges, sluice gates, waterfront roads, and water-friendly spaces will be built along this section.

The Songdo Waterfront project, aimed at improving water quality, ensuring flood safety, and creating water-friendly spaces, will be carried out in four phases by 2027 with a total budget of 621.5 billion KRW, constructing waterways with a total length of 21.17 km and widths ranging from 40 to 500 meters.

Perspective view of Songdo Waterfront Phases 1-2 [Provided by Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority]

The 1-1 phase construction was completed in June 2022, and the 1-3 phase project related to creating water-friendly spaces at the retention pond in Songdo 11-1 district is scheduled to begin after selecting a contractor around next year.

Meanwhile, the 2nd phase, which has been simultaneously advancing the development plan changes including the basic plan for reclamation of public waters and the basic design since May last year, will start construction next year after completing the basic design through a technical proposal contest to incorporate innovative waterfront content.

Once the waterfront is fully developed, 2.4 million tons of seawater will flow into the waterways daily, circulating to maintain water quality equivalent to grade 2 to 3, similar to the waters off Incheon. Additionally, it will secure about 10 million tons of freshwater capacity to withstand 100-year frequency rainfall events, enhancing disaster prevention capabilities.

An official from the Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority stated, "We are also conducting a service to revitalize phase 1 of the waterfront," adding, "We are exploring ways to create a landmark waterfront and utilize waterfront spaces, introduce water leisure and ship navigation facilities, and develop a water-friendly cultural tourism city befitting the status of an international city."

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