Governor Kim Tae-heum: "Cheonan-Asan Incinerator Conflict Resolved...A Model Case"

A New Incinerator Facility to Be Built
in the Environmental Energy Facility Parking Lot
with an Investment of 112.8 Billion Won

From the left, Sangdon Park, Mayor of Cheonan; Taeheum Kim, Governor of Chungnam; Ilgyo Jo, Acting Mayor of Asan.

On the 22nd, Kim Tae-heum, Governor of Chungnam Province, stated, "We have put an end to the incinerator conflict between Cheonan and Asan that has lasted for three and a half years," adding, "This is truly an exemplary case."

Governor Kim made this assessment while signing a win-win cooperation agreement at the Cheonan Environmental Energy Facility on the same day, together with Park Sang-don, Mayor of Cheonan, and Jo Il-gyo, Acting Mayor of Asan.

He said, "Just as the saying goes, 'The ground hardens after the rain,' both cities will become even closer through overcoming this difficult issue," and added, "With this agreement, I hope residents will build closer relationships and cooperate in the construction of the incinerator."

He also promised, "If there are any disagreements between the two cities, Chungnam Province will take responsibility," and "In addition to the promised shared support funds, Chungnam Province will take care of even more matters."

Mayor Park Sang-don also said, "Such conflicts must not be repeated. We will pay more careful attention, and I believe Asan will do the same," adding, "Although it is difficult to mention everyone by name, I sincerely pay my respects to all those who worked hard to resolve this issue."

Acting Mayor Jo Il-gyo stated, "I thank Governor Kim for actively mediating, Mayor Park for his continued cooperation, and the local residents," and added, "We will continue to build friendship and cooperation between the cities."

According to the agreement, Chungnam Province and the two cities will cooperate to install and operate a replacement facility for the aging Incinerator Unit 1.

The replacement facility is planned to be built by 2031 in the parking lot area of the Environmental Energy Facility, with a total project cost of 112.8 billion won.

Meanwhile, Cheonan City has been pursuing the construction of a replacement facility since 2019 as Incinerator Unit 1 reached the end of its lifespan, but was unable to reach an agreement with Asan City due to opposition from residents.

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