Table of Contents
- Geojungcheon Reborn as an Ecological River in the City
- Project Overview: 49.9 Billion Won Scale, Completion Target in 2028
- Location and Restoration Section: 640m Section Up to Hadan Cityville
- Maintenance Water and Eco-Friendly Design
- 2019 Election Promise, First Groundbreaking in 5 Years
- Simultaneously Improving Citizens' Quality of Life and the Future of the City
Geojungcheon Reborn as an Ecological River in the City
The Geojungcheon located in Saha-gu, Busan is ready to transform into an ecological river.
Recently, it passed the central review of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety's local financial investment project, and now awaits the start of construction.
This project, with a total budget of 49.9 billion won, aims to create water-friendly spaces within the city while expecting various benefits for water quality improvement and ecosystem restoration.
Project Overview: 49.9 Billion Won Scale, Completion Target in 2028
According to an announcement by the Busan city, the total project cost for the Geojungcheon ecological river restoration project is expected to be approximately 49.9 billion won. The project aims to start construction in 2024 and complete by 2028.
This project has passed the central review and is set to be reflected in the main budget by June 2024. Construction will begin as soon as the budget is secured.
The total construction period is planned to be about 36 months, and if construction proceeds smoothly, it is expected that a new ecological and relaxation space will be provided to citizens by 2028.
For more details on the Geojungcheon ecological river restoration project, please refer to the link below.
Location and Restoration Section: 640m Section Up to Hadan Cityville
The Geojungcheon starts from the Siyaksan in Seo-gu, Busan and flows through Geojung-dong in Saha-gu into the Nakdong River at Hadan. The total length of this river is about 5.37 km. The target section of the ongoing restoration project is approximately 640m from Hadan Public Parking Lot to the intersection in front of Cityville.
This section is currently covered, and the main goal of this project is to remove the concrete structures and restore it as a natural river. Furthermore, various water-friendly facilities such as observation decks, walking paths, roads, pedestrian bridges, and small parking lots will be created around the restored section. These facilities are expected to provide citizens with a better environment and expand opportunities to enjoy local nature.
Maintenance Water and Eco-Friendly Design
The restored ecological river will receive 15,000 tons of purified water daily from the riverside sewage treatment plant located in Sinpyeong-dong, Saha-gu. This water will play a crucial role in maintaining stable water quality in the river and ensuring the health of biological habitats.
Additionally, this river is expected to be conducted with a nature-friendly design approach, standing out as a different model of urban ecosystem restoration compared to existing urban rivers. This approach will contribute to the recovery of the local ecosystem and promote sustainable development.
2019 Election Promise, First Groundbreaking in 5 Years
This project began as a campaign promise by former Busan mayor Oh Geun-dong in 2019, with basic and detailed designs progressing since 2020. However, due to delays in various administrative processes such as securing alternative parking, landscape reviews, and construction technology reviews, the progress of the project has been significantly slow.
Ultimately, the design service was completed at the end of 2023, and through the central review in 2024, the groundwork for actual construction has been laid. Now, the project has the opportunity to proceed in earnest.
Simultaneously Improving Citizens' Quality of Life and the Future of the City
The Geojungcheon ecological river restoration project holds significance beyond simple river management. This project is an integrated urban environment creation project that effectively responds to climate change, restores urban ecosystems, and provides relaxation spaces for local residents.
The upcoming overview and detailed design plans are expected to further enhance community expectations. This project will establish itself not just as infrastructure maintenance, but as a meaningful contribution to urban regeneration and the improvement of residents' quality of life.
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