Gwacheon City to Launch '7th Seasonal Fine Dust Management Plan' Starting December

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Yu Je-seong] Gwacheon City announced on the 26th that it will launch the '7th Seasonal Fine Dust Management Plan' from December through March next year in preparation for winter when high-concentration fine dust frequently occurs.

During winter, atmospheric stagnation lengthens and the possibility of fine dust inflow from abroad such as China increases, causing ultrafine dust concentration to rise compared to normal levels. Accordingly, the city will implement strengthened fine dust reduction measures compared to ordinary times.

The main implementation details include △expansion of fine dust reduction initiatives in the public sector △operation of the 2-part vehicle system for public vehicles during emergency reduction measures △restrictions on vehicles with grade 5 emission levels △intensive inspections of dust-generating business sites △strengthened road cleaning △health protection measures for vulnerable groups △expanded provision of fine dust information, and others.

In particular, during the season management plan period, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays (excluding weekends and holidays), the operation of vehicles with grade 5 emission levels is restricted. Those caught in enforcement actions will be fined 100,000 won per day. Vehicles equipped with reduction devices, vehicles for people with disabilities and national meritorious persons, and emergency vehicles are excluded from enforcement.

Additionally, the city is continuously operating a citizen environmental monitoring team to prevent illegal emissions. The monitoring team regularly visits construction sites within the city to verify compliance with dust suppression measures and strengthens on-site inspections and guidance.

Mayor Shin Gye-yong said, "During the period of concentrated high-concentration fine dust, I will concentrate all administrative efforts on protecting citizens' health and creating a pleasant living environment through proactive response."