A project plan for the ecological restoration of Gwanha Stream in Cheongdo-gun. [Cheongdo-gun]
A project plan for the ecological restoration of Gwanha Stream in Cheongdo-gun. [Cheongdo-gun]

Cheongdo-gun in North Gyeongsang Province has secured 61 billion won ($45 million) in national and provincial funding for disaster prevention and river ecosystem restoration projects.

According to Cheongdo-gun on Wednesday, the county was selected for two competitive grant programs overseen by the Ministry of Interior and Safety: the 2027 Comprehensive Flood Damage Mitigation Project for the Iseo district and the Gwanha Stream Ecological Restoration Project.

The Iseo district project will receive 41.2 billion won between 2027 and 2031.

Work will focus on areas in Iseo-myeon — including Gocheol-ri, Yangwon-ri, Chilgok-ri and Daegok-ri — that are prone to chronic flooding and rockfall from steep slopes. Planned improvements include stream channeling, reconstruction of six bridges, construction of a drainage pump station and retention basin, and upgrades to stormwater pipelines.

Once completed, the project is expected to protect 60 residents, 78 buildings and surrounding farmland from flood damage.

The Gwanha Stream Ecological Restoration Project will receive 19.8 billion won from 2027 to 2030.

The work will cover the stretch from Dugok-ri in Maejeon-myeon to the confluence with Dongchang Stream in Bukji-ri, targeting water quality improvements, aquatic ecosystem restoration and the creation of eco-friendly riverside spaces. The county plans to allocate 1 billion won in its 2027 budget to begin basic and detailed design work.

Through the two projects, Cheongdo-gun aims to strengthen resilience against climate-related natural disasters while building a healthy river ecosystem and a resident-friendly waterfront environment.

"Selection for these competitive programs is an important starting point for creating a safe and pleasant waterfront environment that residents can feel in their daily lives," Cheongdo-gun County Chief Park Gwon-hyeon said. "We will push the projects forward without delay to protect the lives and property of our residents and build a Cheongdo where ecology and safety coexist."


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