Anseong City Launches Private Sewerage Pipeline Renovation Project

Anseong City approved a rental-type private investment project (BTL) for sewerage pipeline renovation in the eastern district of Anseong (Iljuk, Juksan, and part of Samjuk) and portions of Wongok-myeon, and announced on the 24th that construction began on the 1st.

The project involves initial private capital investment of 64.5 billion won to renovate 81.6 kilometers of sewerage pipelines and install drainage facilities for 3,051 households, with completion planned for November 2013.

The city stated that the Iljuk and Juksan treatment areas, which are subject to the 'Total Water Pollution Load Management System for the Han River Watershed' that becomes mandatory from June 2013, had raised concerns about potential delays in regional development. However, upon project completion, the sewerage coverage rate is expected to improve significantly from 47.9 percent to 82.9 percent, and reduction of water pollution emissions will contribute to creating pleasant residential environments and attracting businesses, thereby revitalizing the local economy.

An official from the city's sewerage business division stated, "We plan to concentrate all administrative resources to minimize inconveniences to residents caused by inevitable road excavation and traffic disruptions from the large-scale sewerage pipeline construction," and added, "We ask for the residents' understanding regarding any inconveniences that may occur during the project period."

With the city's expansion of sewerage facilities, efficient operation and management of wastewater treatment facilities and water quality improvement of the discharge areas, Cheongmi Stream and Tongbuk Stream, are expected to be greatly enhanced.