Yangpyeong County Completes Yangdong-myeon Groundwater Storage Dam, Secures Additional 1,000 m³ of Water per Day

Yangdong-myeon in Yangpyeong Launches Eco-Friendly Water Resource Management with Groundwater Storage Dam
Establishing a Stable Water Supply System... Anticipated Improvements in Residents' Quality of Life

Yangpyeong County in Gyeonggi Province (Governor Jin Jinseon) announced on October 31 that it held a completion ceremony for the groundwater storage dam installation project in Yangdong-myeon on October 31 and has officially begun operations.

Jin Jinseon, Yangpyeong County Governor (fourth from the left), held the completion ceremony for the groundwater storage dam installation project in Yangdong-myeon on October 31. Provided by Yangpyeong County

This project invested a total of 7.1 billion won, including 5 billion won from the national budget and 2.1 billion won from the county budget, to install an underground cutoff wall measuring 311 meters in length and 1.6 to 4.8 meters in height. The goal was to secure an additional water intake source with a capacity of 1,000 cubic meters per day.

The county completed the detailed design in 2023 and included the project in the 4th Basic Groundwater Management Plan (Ministry of Environment, 2022-2023). After signing a business agreement in 2024 between the Ministry of Environment, Yangpyeong County, and Korea Water Resources Corporation, construction began and continued for about one year.

The Yangdong-myeon area supplies water by purifying water drawn from the nearby Gyejeongcheon and Seokgokcheon streams at the Yangdong Water Purification Plant, which has a capacity of 1,000 cubic meters per day.

In response, the county determined that a stable water supply system was needed to address droughts caused by abnormal climate conditions and the increasing local demand for water, and thus promoted the groundwater storage dam installation project. The groundwater storage dam is an eco-friendly water resource management facility that stores water underground for use when needed. It reduces dependence on surface water and increases the self-sufficiency of local water resources.

Approximately 70 people attended the completion ceremony, including Jin Jinseon, Yangpyeong County Governor; Kim Hyojeong, Director of Water Use Policy at the Climate, Energy and Environment Department; Lee Seonik, Head of the Hangang Basin Headquarters at Korea Water Resources Corporation; Oh Hyeja, Chairwoman of the Yangpyeong County Council; Ji Minhee, Vice Chairwoman; and residents of Yangdong-myeon. The event included the introduction of guests, viewing of a promotional video on the groundwater storage dam, a congratulatory address by the Director of Water Use Policy at the Climate, Energy and Environment Department, a commemorative speech by the Head of the Hangang Basin Headquarters at Korea Water Resources Corporation, a welcoming speech by the County Governor, awards for contributors, a congratulatory speech by the Chairwoman of the County Council, a ribbon-cutting and water release ceremony, a commemorative photo session, and a tour of the main facilities.

Jeon Jinseon, Yangpyeong County Governor, delivered a welcoming speech at the completion ceremony of the groundwater storage dam installation project in Yangdong-myeon on October 31. Provided by Yangpyeong County

In his commemorative speech, Jin Jinseon, Yangpyeong County Governor, said, "I would like to thank everyone who dedicated themselves to the construction of the Yangdong-myeon groundwater storage dam, as well as the residents who endured inconveniences during the construction period. With this project, we have secured an additional 1,000 cubic meters of water per day, enabling us to proactively respond to the development of the Yangdong-myeon area and the needs of industrial complexes." He added, "We will continue to develop Yangpyeong's water policies in cooperation with the Climate, Energy and Environment Department."

Meanwhile, Yangpyeong County expects that, with the completion of this project, it will be able to strengthen the water supply capacity in the Yangdong-myeon area and respond stably to future demand, including the development of local industrial complexes.

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