Mayor Baek Gyeong-hyeon "Major Overhaul of Sewage Sludge Incineration Facility... Providing Citizens with a Better Living Environment"

Guri City Completes Major Overhaul of Sewage Sludge Incineration Facility
Aging Facility Required Replacement After Long-term Operation

Guri City, Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Baek Kyung-hyun) announced on the 10th that it has successfully completed the installation inspection of the incineration facility to respond to the increase in sewage sludge generation and establish a stable treatment system.

A Guri city official is conducting an inspection for the installation of an incineration facility to respond to the increase in sewage sludge generation and to establish a stable treatment system. Provided by Guri city

The sewage sludge incineration facility in Guri City has been responsible for the city's sewage treatment by processing 55 tons of sewage sludge per day since its completion in 1998.

However, a technical diagnosis conducted by the Korea Environment Corporation in 2015 concluded that the facility, which had been in operation for more than 15 years, was aging and needed replacement.

Accordingly, the city invested a total of 26.5 billion KRW in the project, with 70% funded by the national government, 15% by the provincial government, and 15% by the city government. The basic and detailed design began in 2020, and demolition started in November 2023.

Guri City completed comprehensive commissioning after one year of major repairs and plans to complete the project within March. Through this project, the city established a system that can operate the incineration and drying facilities simultaneously, enabling more flexible operation.

With this improvement, the city is expected to efficiently respond to the rapidly increasing sewage sludge generation and contribute to environmental protection and the improvement of citizens' quality of life.

A Guri City official stated, "After reporting the start of operation of the incineration facility to the Hangang River Basin Environmental Office, we plan to begin full-scale operation," adding, "Being able to operate the incineration and drying facilities simultaneously allows for flexible response."

Mayor Baek Kyung-hyun of Guri City said, "This project is a proactive measure to prepare for the future, including large-scale development, establishing a system that enhances sewage sludge treatment capacity and enables flexible operation of the facilities," and added, "It is expected to be a cornerstone not only for solving environmental and economic issues but also for providing citizens with a better living environment."

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