Gyeonggi Province to Invest 259.4 Billion Won in Environmental Projects Next Year

Gyeonggi Province announced on the 3rd that it will invest a total of 259.4 billion won to promote environmental projects next year.

According to the provincial budget plan for environmental projects next year, the province will spend 7.4 billion won to improve 3,500 sewage treatment facilities in the province to enhance water quality at Paldang Water Source, and will invest 4.5 billion won to improve aging sewage treatment plants.

Additionally, the province plans to invest 20 billion won to establish a provincial environmental education center with exhibition halls and educational facilities in Misa-dong, Hanam City, and will provide 13 billion won including state funds to support ecological park and village development projects to secure recreational spaces for residents.

The province also plans to invest 6.1 billion won in 14 new projects, including initiatives to commercialize newly developed environmental technologies through the regional environmental technology center.

A provincial official said, "Next year we will make every effort to improve water quality at Paldang Water Source and will actively pursue projects to enhance air quality."