Gyeongju City Accelerates Completion of Gangdong Daechon Small-Scale Sewage Treatment Plant Expansion, Aiming for September Completion

Over 5 Billion Won Invested; Daily Treatment Capacity Expanded to 30 Cubic Meters

2.2 km of Sewage Pipelines and Drainage Facilities for 75 Households Upgraded

Project Expected to Improve Rural Living Conditions and Water Quality

Gyeongju City is accelerating efforts to complete the expansion of the small-scale sewage treatment plant and the maintenance of sewer pipelines in the Moseori area of Gangdong-myeon.

This project is expected to significantly improve the living environment in rural areas and provide substantial benefits for the preservation of water quality in public water bodies.

On May 20, Gyeongju City announced that the 'Gangdong Daechon Small-scale Treatment Plant Expansion and Sewer Pipe Maintenance Project' is progressing smoothly, with the goal of completion set for September 2026.

Location map of 'Gangdong Daechon Small-scale Treatment Plant Expansion and Sewer Pipeline Maintenance Project' in the Moseori area of Gangdong-myeon. Provided by Gyeongju City

The purpose of this project is to expand the coverage of public sewage systems in rural areas and to ensure stable treatment of domestic wastewater.

The total project cost amounts to 5,043 million won, with 3,024 million won from the national government, 424 million won from the provincial government, and 1,595 million won from the city government.

The main components of the project include expanding the small-scale sewage treatment plant with a daily capacity of 30 cubic meters, installing 2.2 kilometers of sewage pipelines, and upgrading drainage facilities for 75 households.

Previously, the city reflected the project's basic plan in the 2021 Sewerage Maintenance Master Plan, completed the selection of construction methods in 2023, and began construction in August 2024.

Currently, the expansion of the small-scale sewage treatment plant has been completed and is undergoing trial operation, with the entire project scheduled for completion in September 2026.

Once this project is completed, it is expected to not only improve the living environment in rural areas but also help preserve the quality of public water bodies and reduce odors.

Choi Hyukjun, Acting Mayor of Gyeongju City, stated, "We will continue to expand public sewage systems so that rural residents can enjoy a more comfortable and stable environment," adding, "We will do our utmost to complete the project for the improvement of the living environment and the preservation of public water quality."

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