Ground Stability Confirmed Safe Around Major Suwon Construction Sites

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jung Jun-sung] Suwon Special City conducted GPR (ground-penetrating radar) surveys of the ground surrounding major construction sites, including the "Dongtan-Indeokwon Line Double-Track Railroad Construction Project," to prevent ground subsidence accidents. The results showed that no safety risk factors such as ground subsidence were detected.

Starting April 2nd, the city conducted special safety inspections including GPR surveys of the ground surrounding 8 major construction sites, including the Dongtan-Indeokwon Line Double-Track Railroad Construction Project (Sections 6, 7, and 9), the city announced on the 23rd.

The inspection was conducted by an inspection team composed of Suwon City officials, external soil experts, and GPR survey contractors, who examined ground subsidence, facility safety management conditions, and other factors at subway construction sites and large-scale underground development projects.

The inspection items included △potential ground subsidence, △stability of roads and underground spaces around excavation areas, and △impact on underground facilities.

According to the inspection results, no signs of ground subsidence or structural anomalies were detected, and safety management plans were confirmed to be properly implemented.

The city plans to conduct additional special safety inspections during periods of concern for ground weakening, such as the rainy season, and will conduct periodic GPR surveys in areas where ground subsidence is a concern.

A city official stated, "Ground subsidence can occur at any time and place, so prevention is important," and added, "We will do our best to create a safe underground environment through periodic inspections and proactive responses going forward."