Cheongyang Jicheon Selected as Site for 'Climate Response Dam' Construction

Chungnam Province: "Transparent Information Sharing with Residents During Environmental Assessment"

Jeon Hyungsik, Deputy Governor for Political Affairs, Chungcheongnam-do

The Ministry of Environment has selected the Jicheon stream in Cheongyang, Chungnam, as one of the 14 candidate sites nationwide for the planned 'Climate Response Dam'.

On the 31st, Jeon Hyungsik, Deputy Governor for Political Affairs of Chungnam Province, held a press conference at the provincial government briefing room and stated, "The construction of the dam will be a significant turning point in the management of our region's water resources and the stable supply of water."

He continued, "Cheongyang uses 12,000 tons of water per day, but most of it depends on Boryeong Dam (8,000 tons) and Daecheong Dam (2,000 tons), with only 2,000 tons coming from local sources," adding, "Due to the lack of water, it is difficult to attract or expand businesses."

He also explained, "In 2022 and 2023, the overflow of Jicheon stream caused property damage and casualties amounting to 118.4 billion won in the Cheongyang and Buyeo areas."

Deputy Governor Jeon emphasized, "We will gather opinions from Cheongyang-gun and Buyeo-gun and provide necessary national and provincial support for the expansion of water and sewage systems, roads, and ecological parks," adding, "During the environmental assessment process for dam construction, we will ensure transparent information sharing through resident participation."

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