Uijeongbu City Implements 'River Dredging Project' for Disaster Prevention

Uijeongbu City (Mayor Ahn Byung-yong) has conducted dredging operations on local rivers, minor streams, and waterways throughout Uijeongbu to prevent river flooding during the rainy season when concentrated heavy rainfall is expected. The project removes sediment and other deposits to ensure smooth water flow and protect residents' property.

The dredging operations implemented this time were carried out on the Jungnang Stream area and the Bondoncheon Stream in the Wibbeulgekai village area of Nokyang-dong, which face the risk of flooding damage during the rainy season. These operations serve as a means to create a safe and pleasant Uijeongbu by removing accumulated sediment from the streams.

In particular, for the Wibbeulgekai village area, the city's swift response to residents' petitions, which were submitted during the neighborhood major affairs reporting meetings held from February 2 to February 14, has alleviated residents' concerns about potential submergence damage to farmland caused by monsoon flooding.

Through the dredging operations commenced in March this year and completed, accumulated deposits that impeded water flow and reduced cross-sectional area for water passage have been removed, thereby securing adequate flow cross-sectional area and enhancing the river's original functions. This is expected to contribute significantly to protecting the lives and property of local residents through improved water quality in the streams and prevention of habitual farmland submergence and flood damage.

Mayor Ahn Byung-yong of Uijeongbu City stated, “Going forward, we will proactively alleviate residents' concerns and manage our streams with one step ahead of what residents demand.”