"Protecting Lives and Property"... Changwon Special City Conducts Intensive Inspections of Key Disaster Prevention Facilities to Prepare for Heavy Rain Damage

Kang Ki-yoon, Mayor of Changwon:
"Citizen Safety Comes First
Through Intensive Inspections
of Key Disaster Prevention Facilities"

Changwon Special City, South Gyeongsang Province, conducted intensive inspections of coastal areas and low-lying districts in the Masan coastal region from the 15th to the 16th, a period of spring tide, to prevent casualties and property damage as heavy rainfall hit the area.

On the afternoon of the 16th, Kang Ki-yoon, Mayor of Changwon Special City, visited the Guhang Drainage Pumping Station—a major disaster prevention facility—during the spring tide's high water mark, which was expected at 11:20 a.m., to carry out inspections aimed at damage prevention.

Kang Gi-yoon, Changwon Special City Mayor, Conducts Intensive Inspection of Key Disaster Prevention Facilities to Prepare for Heavy Rain and Flood Damage.
Photo by Changwon City

The Guhang Drainage Pumping Station, established in 2007 with a total project cost of approximately 17.8 billion won, plays a crucial role in preventing loss of life and property damage from flooding, particularly in the coastal areas of Masan's old downtown, including the fish market sector, which are prone to recurring inundation.

On this day, Mayor Kang Ki-yoon visited the Guhang Drainage Pumping Station and meticulously inspected the overall operation of disaster prevention facilities. He checked the operational status of the pumps in preparation for the spring tide and heavy rainfall, as well as the emergency power generation equipment and remote control systems to ensure everything was functioning properly. He also strongly requested that a 24-hour situation management system be maintained to enable rapid drainage and prevent flooding in coastal areas.

Mayor Kang stated, "Due to recent weather changes, sudden and heavy downpours have been increasing. We must keep all disaster prevention facilities in optimal condition through intensive inspection and maintenance in order to respond effectively." He added, "The highest priority should be placed on protecting citizens' lives and property, and every effort must be made to prevent natural disasters."

He further emphasized, "The maintenance and management of disaster prevention facilities, which have been built to secure citizen safety and support citizen-centered administration, must be treated as the top priority to ensure proper drainage can be carried out through their normal operation."

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