Changnyeong County Selected for 2025 New Aged Water Pipeline Maintenance Project

Secures the Largest National Funding of 24.2 Billion Won Among Cities and Counties in Gyeongnam

Changnyeong County in Gyeongnam Province announced on the 4th that it has been selected for the 'Aging Water Supply Pipeline Maintenance Project' for 2025 and has secured 24.2 billion KRW in national funding.

Among the four cities and counties newly selected for the aging water supply maintenance project (Changwon, Jinju, Geochang, Changnyeong, Hamyang), Changnyeong County secured the largest amount of national funding. Including county funds, a total project budget of approximately 48.4 billion KRW will be invested, with the goal of completing the maintenance project by 2030.

Changnyeong County Office.

This project is a follow-up to the existing local water supply modernization project (establishment of small block systems in 28 locations), aiming to replace 121 km of aging pipelines and achieve a water flow rate of over 85% in the project area and over 80% for the entire county.

Once the project is completed, it is expected to enhance the reliability of tap water for residents by improving water quality and reducing water quality accidents through more stable maintenance and management of the water supply network.

Additionally, the project is expected to save approximately 2.2 billion KRW annually by reducing water leakage by 996,000 cubic meters per year, and the saved budget will be reinvested into facilities, establishing a virtuous cycle that will greatly benefit water supply operation and management.

A county official stated, "After signing an agreement with Korea Water Resources Corporation this year, we plan to fully launch the project," and added, "We will do our best to provide residents with a stable supply of clean and clear tap water."

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