Gangwon Province Secures Record 360.9 Billion Won in National Sewerage Funding for Next Year... 170% Increase

Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province (Governor Kim Jin-tae) announced on October 23 that 360.9 billion won in national funding for the sewerage sector has been included in the 2026 government budget proposal.

A view of Gangwon Provincial Government Building. Provided by Gangwon Provincial Government.

This represents an increase of 148.8 billion won (approximately 170%) compared to this year's budget of 212.1 billion won, marking the largest-ever allocation for sewerage in the province's history.

The main detailed projects in the 2026 sewerage sector include 69 projects for the construction and expansion of sewage treatment plants with a budget of 138.8 billion won, 103 projects for sewer pipeline maintenance with 221.6 billion won, and 1 project for the reuse of treated sewage water with 500 million won.

With this funding, the province expects to expedite projects aimed at improving aging sewerage facilities, enhancing water quality, and preventing urban flooding.

In particular, the budget for urban flood prevention projects to address damage from heavy rainfall caused by abnormal weather has been increased by 11.5 billion won (35%), from 32.6 billion won this year to 44.1 billion won. Additionally, a new budget of 5.2 billion won has been allocated for the installation of manhole fall prevention facilities.

As a result, the province anticipates that the expansion of sewerage infrastructure will further accelerate, minimizing damage to residents' lives and property from urban flooding and manhole accidents, and improving the quality of life in the region.

Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province has made comprehensive efforts to secure this national funding, including continuous consultations with cities and counties and actively explaining the necessity of the projects to the Ministry of Environment. As a result, the province has achieved the tangible outcome of securing the largest-ever amount of national funding.

Yoon Seung-gi, Director of the Forest and Environment Bureau of Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province, stated, "With this increase in national funding, we will establish a sustainable water management foundation by improving aging sewage treatment facilities, strengthening flood response capabilities, and expanding the use of recycled water. We will continue to do our best to improve the living environment in ways that residents can feel and to build a safe water circulation system."

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