Gwangju Vice Mayor Kim Chung-beom Visits Business Sites to Encourage Workers Amid Heat Wave

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Eom In-yong] Gwangju Vice Mayor Kim Chung-beom recently visited major business sites and disaster recovery sites, listening to difficulties and encouraging those involved.

Vice Mayor Kim visited the Usanch stream disaster recovery project and the Jungji natural hazard risk improvement district maintenance project in sequence. After reviewing the construction sites operating amid extreme heat and heat-relief rest areas for workers, he instructed the responsible department head to prioritize safety management at the construction sites.

He then visited the Korea Water Resources Corporation Gwangju Water Division, received reports on water supply-related projects and status, inspected the coagulation and sedimentation tank at the 3rd water purification plant and the advanced water purification plant construction site, and listened to measures to prevent complaints related to water insects that have occurred in other cities and counties. He emphasized thorough water purification treatment and facility management to supply cleaner and safer tap water.

Vice Mayor Kim Chung-beom said, "Thanks to all of you working hard despite the hot weather, citizens can spend the summer safely without damage," and added, "I am grateful to all those working quietly in unseen places."