Suwon Utilizes Drones to Eliminate Safety Blind Spots

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jung Jun-sung] Suwon Special City announced on the 31st that it has conducted drone-based inspections in the architecture and civil engineering sectors to eliminate safety blind spots during the "2024 Intensive Safety Inspection" period.

On the 30th, the city inspected the Youngtong Prugio construction site (234-7, Mangpo-dong, Youngtong-gu), Seo-Bukgongsim-don, and Hwaseo Gate.

During the inspection, not only the structural safety of buildings but also areas that were difficult to inspect were confirmed using drones. Checks were conducted on the adequacy of earthen retaining facilities, whether tower crane connection points were detached, and the condition of cracks and damage to major structural components.

The inspection was attended by Kim Hyun-soo, First Vice Mayor, relevant department heads, Smart City Division officials, and external experts in the architecture and civil engineering fields.

This inspection, conducted as part of the "2024 Republic of Korea Safety Paradigm Shift Intensive Safety Inspection," began on April 22 and will continue until June 21, targeting 112 facilities with concerns about disasters and accidents. The city will inspect structural safety and safety management conditions of facilities. Suwon City's Safety Policy Division will oversee the inspections, with experts from each sector participating in public-private joint inspections.

Additionally, facilities, electricity, gas, and firefighting sectors will be inspected by Suwon Fire Station, Suwon South Fire Station, and private experts using advanced equipment such as thermal imaging cameras, gas leak detectors, and smoke detectors.

First Vice Mayor Kim Hyun-soo said, "We will conduct precise inspections utilizing advanced scientific equipment such as drones and will proceed with necessary repairs and reinforcement work based on inspection results," adding "We will make every effort to protect citizens' lives and property through thorough safety inspections."

Meanwhile, the city launched a "Republic of Korea Safety Paradigm Shift Intensive Safety Inspection Promotional Campaign" at Suwon Station on the 24th to encourage voluntary participation in safety inspections by citizens.