Yongsan Water Treatment Plant Modernization Project in Chuncheon, South Korea, Reaches 77% Completion, Set for February 2027
2026-06-20 12:57
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en.Wedoany.com Reported - The modernization project of the Yongsan Water Treatment Plant in Chuncheon, South Korea, has invested 84.9 billion KRW, with construction progress currently at 77%, and is expected to be completed in February 2027.

On the 20th, the city of Chuncheon announced that the Yongsan Water Treatment Plant modernization project, with a total investment of 84.9 billion KRW, has completed the construction of water purification facility buildings and civil structures, and is currently proceeding with internal processes such as the installation of mechanical, electrical, and communication equipment.

Construction site of Yongsan Water Treatment Plant in Chuncheon

The project primarily addresses aging facilities and aims to maintain a stable water supply system. It will construct water purification facilities with a daily treatment capacity of 30,000 cubic meters, as well as a total of 7.1 kilometers of main distribution pipelines and transmission mains.

Pipeline construction is progressing as planned. Of the total 7.1 kilometers covering rural roads and the plant access road, 2.8 kilometers of steel pipes have been laid, with the remaining sections still under construction.

Construction site of Yongsan Water Treatment Plant in Chuncheon

Chuncheon City plans to complete the construction of major facilities and pipelines by the end of October, followed by comprehensive trial operations from November to January of the following year. After verifying facility stability and treated water quality, the project is expected to be officially completed in February 2027.

Upon completion, advanced water purification treatment facilities will be introduced, which is expected to improve water quality and establish a more stable water supply system.

Chuncheon Mayor Yook Dong-han recently visited the Yongsan Water Treatment Plant modernization project site in Jinae-ri, Sinbuk-eup, to review the current construction status and future plans, and inspected major construction sections. Mayor Yook urged that safety management be prioritized until completion to ensure the project proceeds smoothly according to the established schedule.

Chuncheon Mayor Yook Dong-han conducting an on-site inspection

Chuncheon City stated that it will make every effort to complete construction by October and enter the comprehensive trial operation phase.

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