Hapcheon County Makes Full Efforts to Promote Agricultural Water Supply Stabilization Project

Yulwon District Surface Water Enhancement Project Residents' Briefing Held

Hapcheon County in Gyeongnam announced on the 29th that it will actively promote the 'Yulwon District Surface Water Reinforcement Development Project' to address the water shortage problem at Yulwon Reservoir, located in Yulwon-ri, Deokgok-myeon, in response to the annual decrease in reservoir water levels due to abnormal climate changes.

Resident briefing session on surface water reinforcement development project in Yulwon district, Hapcheon County.

In November 2022, the water storage rate of Yulwon Reservoir plummeted to 22.8%, just one-fourth of the average level, exposing the reservoir's edges and causing a suspension in water usage. Accordingly, to resolve the issue of agricultural water supply, a plan was established to secure water by transferring agricultural water to Yulwon Reservoir during the non-operational period of the Yulji Pumping Station, located downstream of Deokgok Stream.

On the 28th, the county held a resident briefing session at the Deokgok-myeon office to explain the project plan to local residents. The project will be fully launched in September with the goal of completion by the end of next year.

Kim Yuncheol, Mayor of Hapcheon County, stated, "Through this project, we will be able to address drought issues and ensure a stable supply of agricultural water, alleviating the concerns of local residents. We expect this will improve the agricultural environment and lead to sustainable agricultural development."

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