Uijeongbu City Conducts Third Round of Flood Recovery and Environmental Maintenance in Buyongcheon Area, Showcasing Public-Private Cooperation

Third Cleanup of Floating Debris in Buyongcheon Area, Uijeongbu City
Ongoing Restoration Efforts with Local Residents and the Uidoli Volunteer Group

On August 2, the city of Uijeongbu (Mayor Kim Donggeun) conducted a cleanup of floating debris and environmental maintenance activities in the Buyongcheon area, together with local residents and the "Uidoli Volunteer Group," a volunteer organization comprised of Uijeongbu city officials, following heavy rainfall.

Mayor Donggeun Kim is conducting debris cleanup and environmental maintenance activities around Buyongcheon on the 2nd due to heavy rain. Photo by Uijeongbu City

This activity marked the third round of flood recovery work, targeting sections that had not yet been restored. A total of 50 people participated, including 25 neighborhood leaders from Shingok 2-dong and Songsan 2-dong, as well as 25 Uijeongbu city employees and members of the Uidoli Volunteer Group. They worked together to improve the safety of the stream and the living environment for local citizens.

Previously, on July 23, Uijeongbu city carried out a large-scale first round of maintenance activities in the Jungnangcheon, Buyongcheon, and Baekseokcheon areas, with the participation of over 400 people, including Mayor Kim Donggeun, local community organizations, and members of public institution social contribution councils. On July 26, around 30 members of the Uidoli Volunteer Group voluntarily conducted a second round of recovery activities along the Jungnangcheon walking trail.

Uijeongbu City is conducting floating debris cleanup and environmental maintenance activities around Buyongcheon due to heavy rain on the 2nd. Photo by Uijeongbu City

Mayor Kim Donggeun of Uijeongbu stated, "The joint recovery activities between the public and private sectors that have continued since last month were important measures to protect the safety and comfortable living environment of our citizens," adding, "We will continue to work with local residents to create a clean and safe urban environment."

Meanwhile, on July 31, Uijeongbu city also dispatched about 60 volunteers and city employees to the Sangmyeon area of Gapyeong-gun to support recovery efforts, including removing soil and miscellaneous trees accumulated in farms and greenhouses.

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