Mayor Kim Bo-ra Inspects Snow Removal Operations Preparation at Anseong City

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Park Chan-hyuk] Mayor Kim Bo-ra of Anseong City visited the construction site of a new de-icing agent storage facility in the Gusong-dong area of Geumgwang-myeon on the 20th to strengthen winter disaster preparedness and response systems for 2025-2026, inspecting the operational readiness of the snow removal work yard and encouraging on-site workers.

Today's inspection was conducted to confirm the status of securing de-icing materials and equipment and operational readiness following the expansion of hub functions at the Geumgwang snow removal base, and to solidify field response capabilities based on private-public cooperation. An awards ceremony for encouraging gifts was also held at the site, with the chairperson of the Geumgwang-myeon heads of villages association boosting worker morale.

The city completed the 'Anseong City De-icing Agent Storage Facility Construction Project,' which was launched in August of this year, as of November 14, equipping itself with winter response infrastructure.

The Geumgwang hub is equipped with a storage facility capable of storing 2,000 tons of de-icing agent (area of 693㎡, height 11m) and 38 covered storage spaces for snow removal equipment (area of 1,523㎡, height 7m), enabling stable maintenance of de-icing agent quality and systematic preparation for continuous equipment operation readiness. The total project cost was 1.498 billion won, with 698 million won in city funds and 800 million won in special adjustment grants invested, and is being utilized for winter field operations immediately upon completion.

Through this field inspection, the city confirmed final measures to enhance response capabilities across road snow removal, including base operation procedures, equipment deployment, and snow removal operation standards by situation. In particular, the city plans to apply a phased response system (3 stages) when heavy snow is forecasted, and enhance on-site mobility by flexibly deploying heavy equipment such as loaders and excavators when necessary. Additionally, for bottleneck sections and vulnerable areas during commuting hours, the city will promptly address improvement measures identified on-site to simultaneously increase work efficiency and safety.

Mayor Kim Bo-ra stated, "Centered on the completed Geumgwang snow removal hub, we will prepare for constant operation of de-icing materials and equipment and reduce response time to heavy snow through thorough preparation," and "I am grateful for the dedication of workers in the field, and will do our utmost in winter disaster response with citizen safety as our top priority." She also noted, "Since main roads are prioritized for snow removal during heavy snowfall, alleys and back roads may experience some delays," and urged, "Citizens' participation in 'clearing the snow in front of my home' becomes a great strength in protecting everyone's safety."