Gyeryong City Selected for Water Supply Modernization Project... Secures 27 Billion Won in National and Provincial Funds

18km of Aging Water Pipes to Be Replaced by 2030

Gyeryong City in Chungnam Province announced on the 29th that it has been selected as a target region for the "2025 Local Water Supply Modernization Project (Aging Water Pipeline Maintenance)" organized by the Ministry of Environment, securing 27 billion KRW in national and other funding.

For the first time since the city's establishment, this project will replace 18 kilometers of aging water pipelines installed in 1993 over the next six years, from next year until 2030, and establish eight block systems for more efficient maintenance and management.

Mayor Lee Eungwoo visited Chungcheongnam-do, Geumgang Basin Environmental Office, and the Ministry of Environment to explain the necessity of the project, as a substantial budget is required for the maintenance and replacement of aging water pipelines.

The city expects that upon completion of this project, it will be able to maintain and manage the water supply network more efficiently and provide clearer and cleaner tap water.

Mayor Lee stated, "We will do our utmost to carry out this project so that we can provide citizens with cleaner tap water through the replacement of aging water pipelines."

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