Mayor Kim Donggeun: "Howoncheon Reborn as a 'City Landmark'... Will Create a City That Transforms Citizens' Lives"

Uijeongbu City Holds Completion Ceremony for Howoncheon Ecological Stream Restoration Project
13.6 Billion Won Invested... Perfect Restoration to "Ecological Stream" After Six Years

Uijeongbu City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Kim Donggeun) held the "Howoncheon Ecological Stream Restoration Project Completion Ceremony" at the ecological education center within Howoncheon on the 31st.

Kim Donggeun, the mayor, is cutting the ribbon with attendees at the 'Howoncheon Ecological Stream Restoration Project Completion Ceremony' held on the 31st. Provided by Uijeongbu City

This project was carried out to restore Howoncheon, which had previously dried up, into an ecological stream with clear flowing water. A total of 13.6 billion won was invested, with 6.8 billion won each from provincial and city funds.

Over the six-year period from 2020 to this year, the city established ecological and recreational spaces that citizens can directly experience, including: ▲restoration of the ecological waterway ▲maintenance of the sewage pipeline ▲installation of a water supply pipeline for maintenance purposes ▲removal of invasive species ▲creation of an ecological trail along the stream and an ecological education center.

Through this restoration project, Howoncheon has been transformed into a vibrant stream in the heart of the city. Its water circulation function has been restored, and it has become a waterfront space where residents can enjoy walking and relaxation.

Mayor Kim Donggeun stated, "Howoncheon has been alongside our citizens for many years, but it was a stream that was difficult to approach. Now, it has been revived as a space where everyone can walk, rest, and enjoy, which is very meaningful. I will continue to do my best to create a city that transforms the lives of its citizens."

Mayor Donggeun Kim is inspecting Howoncheon at the 'Howoncheon Ecological Stream Restoration Project Completion Ceremony' held on the 31st. Provided by Uijeongbu City

Meanwhile, the city plans to continue water quality management, ecosystem monitoring, and maintenance activities even after completion, in order to maintain a pleasant ecological stream environment where citizens can feel safe and comfortable.

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