Icheon City Approves Partial Revision of Water Supply Development Plan... Laying Foundation for Urban Growth

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Eom In-yong] Icheon City announced on the 25th that the "Partial Revision of Water Supply Development Plan" prepared with a target year of 2040 has received final approval from the Ministry of Climate Energy and Environment.

According to Icheon City, this partial revision of the water supply development plan is a comprehensive plan for water utility improvement aimed at predicting improved living standards following urban development and regional water demand, and stably supplying high-quality tap water to citizens through systematic expansion and maintenance of water supply facilities. Specific goals have been set in phases (five-year cycles) until 2040, with projects to be promoted until 2035.

The city has carefully reviewed and implemented detailed plans for water demand resulting from increased development pressure for industrial complexes and residential development sites, as well as facility expansion and stabilization plans including new construction and expansion of water intake and treatment plants, new construction of intermediate pressure stations, establishment of emergency interconnecting pipes, and new construction and expansion of water distribution reservoirs for this water supply development plan.

In particular, the mid- to long-term planning of water supply facilities is being evaluated as reflecting water supply administration policies suited to Icheon City's future urban image as water demand increases.

Going forward, it is expected to have positive effects on improving the quality of life for Icheon residents, urban growth, and supporting advanced industrial companies' activities.

Mayor Kim Kyung-hee stated, "The approval of this partial revision of the water supply development plan has established a stable and clean water supply system and prepared infrastructure for urban development and advanced industrial companies," adding "Through project implementation tailored to the right timing, we will improve citizens' quality of life and make best efforts for stable tap water supply in 'New Icheon, Opening the Future Together.'"