Gwonseon-gu Disaster Prevention Project Construction

Gwonseon-gu announced that it is patrolling rivers and flood-prone areas and preparing countermeasures as part of wind and water damage prevention measures in preparation for the 2012 rainy season.

Gwonseon-gu is geographically located downstream of Suwon City, and local streams and small rivers occupy a larger area compared to other districts. During the rainy season, the area experiences frequent flooding in urban and agricultural areas, causing significant damage to residents.

The district has completed a comprehensive survey of small rivers where accumulated sediment narrows the cross-section and impedes water flow as part of its comprehensive maintenance plan to prepare for wind and water disasters. The district plans to conduct construction work during March and complete the project before the rainy season.

District Chief Kim Jung-soo instructed the relevant departments to "thoroughly investigate areas where flooding is expected not only in rivers but also in urban areas in preparation for wind and water disaster prevention in 2012, so that residents do not suffer flooding damage from the rainy season."