Full-Scale Improvement of Flood-Prone Areas in Sancheong-eup Begins... Total Project Cost 36.9 Billion Won

Selected for Ministry of the Interior and Safety's Comprehensive Flood Damage Prevention Project
New Drainage Pump Station Planned

The Sancheong-eup area in Sancheong County, South Gyeongsang Province, has been selected as the target area for the Ministry of the Interior and Safety's "2027 Comprehensive Flood Damage Prevention Residential Area Development Project," which will implement improvement projects for areas prone to frequent flooding.

On September 9, the county announced that the "Sancheong District," encompassing Sancheong-ri, Oksan-ri, and Jiri within Sancheong-eup, had been finally selected for the 2027 Comprehensive Flood Damage Prevention Residential Area Development Project. A total of 36.9 billion won, including both national and local government funds, will be allocated to the project.

[Photo by Sancheong-gun] A view of the Sancheong district area in Sancheong-eup, Sancheong-gun, selected as the target area for the Ministry of the Interior and Safety's "2027 Comprehensive Flood and Wind Damage Residential Area Improvement Project." Sancheong-gun plans to reduce the risk of frequent flooding by installing new drainage pump stations and expanding and installing new drainage pipelines.

The Comprehensive Flood Damage Prevention Residential Area Development Project, led by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, is a disaster prevention initiative aimed at addressing complex natural disaster risk factors—such as flooding, rivers, and drainage—on a residential area basis.

Sancheong County designated the Sancheong District as a disaster risk improvement zone in May last year, and subsequently applied for the Ministry's public contest in February this year. After passing the first round of review by South Gyeongsang Province and the second and third rounds by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, it was ultimately selected as a project site.

The designated areas of Sancheong-ri, Oksan-ri, and Jiri have consistently been at risk of flooding in commercial and residential zones around Sancheong Market, due to the limited capacity and backflow of the existing drainage pipelines during periods of heavy rainfall.

In particular, the necessity for improvements to drainage facilities and other disaster prevention measures was highlighted after flooding occurred in the area during heavy rains in July last year.

With this project, the county plans to construct one new drainage pump station and expand and install 2.3 kilometers of new drainage pipelines. The installation of disaster warning and alert facilities is also included in the scope of the project.

The county plans to begin the detailed design process next year, complete the related administrative procedures, and finish the project by 2030.

However, since this is a large-scale disaster prevention project, detailed schedules and project contents may be adjusted depending on factors such as design, administrative procedures, securing project funds, and progress of construction.

Yoo Myung-hyun, Governor of Sancheong County, stated, "We will proceed with the relevant procedures without delay to reduce the recurring risk of flooding during periods of heavy rainfall," adding, "Through this project, we aim to establish a disaster prevention foundation that can protect the lives and property of our residents."

Once the project is complete, improved drainage capacity is expected to reduce flood risk. However, to maximize the actual disaster prevention effect, it will also be essential to continue managing existing drainage facilities and maintaining an emergency response system for heavy rainfall until the project is finished.

Given that a 36.9 billion won-scale improvement project is being implemented in areas prone to frequent flooding, the true measure of its importance lies in the actual disaster prevention effect. In addition to steadily promoting the construction of the new drainage pump station and pipeline expansion, it is crucial to ensure thorough management of existing facilities and emergency response readiness for heavy rainfall until the project is completed.

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