Preventing Floods in Low-Lying Areas and Addressing Bus Depot Shortages... Establishment of "Sillim Public Garage"

Disaster Prevention Facilities Underground, Transportation Facilities Above Ground
“Quality Inspection Team” Operated With Participation of Experts and Citizens

The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on April 28 that it has completed the “Sillim Public Garage (Combined Rainwater Storage Facility) Construction Project,” which aims to simultaneously address both flood damage in Gwanak-gu and the shortage of bus depots.

This project is characterized by its three-dimensional, multi-purpose model that efficiently utilizes urban space by combining large-scale disaster prevention facilities underground with transportation facilities above ground.

Aerial view of Sillim Public Bus Garage. Provided by the Seoul Metropolitan Government

The second basement level of the garage houses a rainwater storage tank with a capacity of 35,000 tons. During heavy rainfall, this facility temporarily stores rainwater that would otherwise rapidly flow into Dorimcheon Stream, thereby lowering the stream’s water level.

It is expected to reduce the water level of Dorimcheon Stream by about 10 centimeters during torrential rains, helping to prevent sudden rises in water level in low-lying areas such as Samseong-dong and Seorim-dong in Gwanak-gu.

The Sillim Public Garage, located on the ground floor and first basement level, has consolidated and relocated public garages that were previously dispersed throughout residential neighborhoods. This is anticipated to reduce noise and resident inconvenience caused by vehicle traffic near homes, while also improving the operational efficiency of the garage.

Cross-sectional view of Sinlim Public Garage. Provided by Seoul City.

The Seoul Metropolitan Government stated that it operated a “Quality Inspection Team” with experts and citizens participating before completion to enhance the quality of the facility. This process not only allowed for technical inspections by professionals but also identified potential inconveniences or risks from the perspective of ordinary users. Suggestions gathered during this process were incorporated into the design, and improvements were completed accordingly.

Lim Chun-geun, head of the Urban Infrastructure Headquarters of the Seoul Metropolitan Government, stated, “The Sillim Public Garage is a core infrastructure that not only protects citizens’ lives and property in an era of climate crisis but also strengthens essential urban functions. We will do our best to create a safe and convenient urban environment that citizens can truly experience.”

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