Taebaek City Mobilizes All Efforts for Drought Response... Secures Gwangdong Dam Water Level and Launches Emergency Construction

Taebaek City in Gangwon Province (Mayor Sangho Lee) has taken proactive measures by launching emergency construction to secure the water level of Gwangdong Dam and preserve the maintenance flow of the river, following an on-site inspection of Gwangdong Dam on the 3rd to prepare for drought.

Lee Sangho, mayor of Taebaek City, is inspecting the water level of Gwangdong Dam to prepare for drought after an on-site inspection of Gwangdong Dam on the 3rd. Provided by Taebaek City

From the 'Attention' stage of drought alert, the city carried out river maintenance flow preservation work for approximately 500 meters from the entrance of Guinaemi Village to Cheonpo Bridge on the Golji Stream. This project reinforced sections where groundwater loss was occurring and stably secured the maintenance flow of the river. The construction was conducted from September 10 to 16.

Additionally, by the end of September, the city is proceeding as planned with the installation of a retention facility in the section from Cheonpo Bridge to Gwangdong Dam, as well as supplying raw water to Gwangdong Dam using water pumps.

In response to the current situation, where the water storage rate of Gwangdong Dam has been upgraded from the 'Attention' stage to the 'Caution' stage, the city is implementing a comprehensive water-saving plan in phases and is actively encouraging all citizens to participate in the water conservation campaign.

Mayor Sangho Lee stated, "Proactive response is more important than anything else in a drought situation. Based on the measures we have implemented since the 'Attention' stage, we will do our utmost to ensure that citizens can continue their daily lives with peace of mind. I also urge everyone to actively participate in saving water."

Meanwhile, Taebaek City plans to establish a mid- to long-term water resource management plan to prepare for droughts caused by climate change, going beyond short-term responses.

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