Gapyeong County Utilizes Han River Watershed Management Fund... Green Light for Eco-Friendly Infrastructure and Resident Welfare

Gapyeong County Leads the Way in Building a Welfare City with Han River Watershed Fund
Investing 20.8 Billion Won Over 10 Years
Focused on Environmental Improvement and Expanding Living Infrastructure

Gapyeong County in Gyeonggi Province is drawing attention for its proactive use of the Han River Watershed Management Fund to improve resident welfare and establish eco-friendly infrastructure. On November 3, the county announced that it has been investing in expanding eco-friendly living infrastructure by implementing a total of 16 projects worth 20.8 billion won from 2016 to 2025.

Gapyeong County, Eco-friendly EnerGreen Project Rendering. Provided by Gapyeong County

Starting with the city gas supply project in Sang-myeon and Jojong-myeon in 2016, the county has successively carried out projects to expand living infrastructure, including the Seorak-myeon liquefied natural gas (LPG) supply project, the renovation of aging water supply networks, and the construction of the Cheongpyeong-myeon Comprehensive Welfare Center. In particular, since 2020, the county has significantly expanded social overhead capital by renovating outdated waterworks and building cultural and sports facilities, thereby laying the foundation for balanced regional development.

In the field of eco-friendly and clean projects, Gapyeong County is actively pursuing sustainable development initiatives such as the creation of an eco-friendly music village, the construction of an eco-friendly lifelong learning center, and the establishment of an eco-friendly forest culture activation support center. In 2026, the county plans to newly launch the 'EnerGreen Project' aimed at achieving energy self-sufficiency in public sewage systems, laying the groundwork for carbon neutrality.

Since 2023, Gapyeong County has established the 'Gapyeong County Environmental Policy Advisory Committee' and has been actively participating in various public project contests, making every effort to secure additional Han River Watershed Management Funds. These efforts have led to a more systematic approach to project implementation and have resulted in achievements that link the expansion of environmental infrastructure with resident welfare projects.

Thanks to the county's active efforts, the amount of support from the Han River Watershed Management Fund has increased significantly, from 775 million won in 2016 to 5.1 billion won in 2024. In particular, 2024 has become a turning point for regional development, with large-scale projects combining welfare and environmental initiatives such as the construction of the Cheongpyeong-myeon Comprehensive Welfare Center and the eco-friendly lifelong learning center.

A Gapyeong County official stated, "Our expanded participation in various public projects and efforts to secure funds are yielding tangible results, giving greater momentum to resident welfare initiatives. Going forward, we will continue to focus on securing additional Han River Watershed Management Funds and discovering new projects, centered around the Environmental Policy Advisory Committee, to realize an eco-friendly welfare city."

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.