"Flooding No More!" Wando County Invests 21.3 Billion Won to Prevent Farmland Flooding

Major Drainage Stations and Channels to Be Upgraded in Three Districts Including Nohwa

Establishing a “Safe Farming” Defense Line Against Climate Change

Wando County in Jeonnam Province will invest a total of 21.3 billion won to prepare for the increasingly frequent heavy rains caused by climate change and to fundamentally prevent farmland flooding, launching a large-scale drainage improvement project.

According to Wando County on April 20, this drainage improvement project will be implemented in three locations: the Chungdo District in Nohwa-eup, the Samsan District in Geumdang-myeon, and the Wolsong District in Geumil-eup. The county plans to dramatically improve the farming environment by constructing new drainage stations and refurbishing drainage channels tailored to the characteristics of each region.

Wando County, Jeollanam-do is investing a total of 21.3 billion KRW to prepare for heavy rainfalls and prevent damage caused by farmland flooding. Photo by Wando County

First, the largest investment—10.7 billion won—will be made in the Chungdo District, which covers three villages, including Chungdori in Nohwa-eup. The construction is currently 72% complete, and efforts are being accelerated with the goal of completion within this year. In this area, one new drainage station and six drainage gates will be constructed or renovated, and 1.28 kilometers of drainage channels will be expanded, significantly increasing the drainage capacity for a total of 121.3 hectares of farmland.

For the Samsan District, which includes Yuksan-ri and Chauri in Geumdang-myeon, 9.6 billion won is being invested with a target completion date set for next year. The project is currently 54% complete, with a focus on constructing one new drainage station and improving 1.46 kilometers of drainage channels. In addition, 1 billion won will be allocated to install a simple drainage station and expand drainage channels in the Wolsong District of Geumil-eup by next year, with the official project order to be placed soon.

A Wando County official stated, "We will strive to create an environment where farmers can farm with peace of mind by maintaining agricultural infrastructure and improving the overall environment."

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