Second-half special inspection targets two large construction sites in Bangbae-dong using high-performance drones
Reconstruction and redevelopment projects involve demolishing existing structures, a process that generates significant noise and airborne dust that can cause discomfort for nearby residents.
Amid such concerns, Seocho-gu conducted a rapid, precision aerial inspection covering blind spots — including construction site interiors and elevated areas — that are difficult to check with the naked eye. The district focused on verifying whether dust-suppression measures were being followed, including water spraying inside sites and the normal operation of wheel-wash facilities. The special inspection, a follow-up to one conducted in the first half of the year, used drones to take a closer look at airborne dust management conditions at construction sites and to confirm that dust-suppression measures were being properly carried out on the ground.
The district said Thursday it conducted the second-half special drone inspection to prevent airborne dust around construction sites and protect residents' quality of life. Seocho-gu selected two sites in the Bangbae-dong area, where large-scale reconstruction projects are under way, taking into account the scale of construction and recent resident complaints.
High-performance drones were deployed to examine areas difficult to see from ground level, including construction site interiors, upper floors and large open-air storage yards. The aerial footage allowed inspectors to assess site conditions from multiple angles, filling in blind spots left by conventional ground inspections and improving both efficiency and accuracy.
Key items checked included water spraying inside construction sites, normal operation of wheel-wash facilities, the condition of stockpiled soil and materials, and whether dust-proof covers had been installed. The district used drone footage to focus on zones at risk of generating airborne dust and assessed the management status of related facilities.
Minor violations identified during the inspection were subject to on-site correction orders. Should serious legal violations be found — such as failure to implement dust-suppression measures — the district said it would impose fines and take administrative action in accordance with relevant laws.
In addition, Seocho-gu plans to continue regular patrols and on-site inspections around construction sites after this round, led by staff from the climate and environment and air quality management teams. The district said it would focus particularly on large construction sites with a high risk of airborne dust, respond swiftly to resident complaints and work to minimize the impact on the living environment around construction zones.
"Continuous and systematic on-site management is essential to prevent the inconvenience caused to residents by construction dust," Seocho-gu District Mayor Jeon Seong-su said. "We will continue to strengthen drone-based site inspections to reduce management blind spots and do our utmost to create a comfortable residential environment where residents can live with peace of mind."
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