Cheongyang Jicheon Dam Construction Committee: "Welcoming Dam Construction... Essential Infrastructure for Regional Development"

"Last Chance to Provide a Better Environment for Future Generations"

Some residents of Cheongyang in South Chungcheong Province have expressed their support for the construction plan of the Jicheon Dam.

The Jicheon Dam Construction Promotion Committee held a press conference at the provincial government office on the 22nd, stating, "Residents living in the upstream and submerged areas welcome the construction of the dam," and added, "We will actively cooperate with national policy."

They further emphasized, "The construction of the dam is the last opportunity to provide a better environment for future generations," and stressed, "With extreme weather events becoming more frequent, Jicheon Dam will become essential infrastructure for the safety and development of the local community."

The committee said, "In the past, we opposed dam construction due to various regulations, but this time is different," and added, "The Ministry of Environment has promised not to designate the area as a water source protection zone, and the establishment of outdoor concert halls and exhibition centers will greatly help revitalize the local economy."

Previously, among the 14 candidate sites for climate response dams selected by the Ministry of Environment, Jicheon Dam in Cheongyang, South Chungcheong Province, was chosen. The Ministry of Environment plans to select the final construction site after holding explanatory sessions for residents and other procedures.

According to the province, if Jicheon Dam is built, it will be able to supply 110,000 cubic meters of water per day, enough for 380,000 people, making dam construction essential for addressing water shortages and preventing flood damage.

If the construction of Jicheon Dam is confirmed, the province plans to promote support projects worth 50 billion won, provide resettlement and compensation funds for relocated residents, and establish public infrastructure and welfare and cultural facilities.

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