Shin Sang-jin, the mayor of Seongnam, expressed on November 12 that "we must create an incineration facility that considers both the environment and citizen benefits."
Mayor Shin is continuing his on-site efforts to fundamentally improve the aging waste treatment facility and establish an eco-friendly resource recycling foundation.
On the afternoon of the same day, Mayor Shin visited the construction site for the replacement of the old incineration plant in Sangdaewon-dong, Jungwon-gu, to check on the progress of the project and safety management. He stated, "The new incineration facility must be environmentally friendly and trustworthy for citizens."
The mayor received updates on the construction progress from site officials and toured key construction areas, discussing the direction of the facility's development and future utilization plans.
He emphasized the importance of not merely replacing the old incineration facility but actively incorporating advanced incineration technologies to reduce environmental impacts and enhance citizen benefits.
Mayor Shin remarked, "As the technology and standards for incineration facilities have significantly advanced, it is crucial to develop a facility that is both eco-friendly and citizen-friendly," adding that management should ensure residents can trust the facility during its operation.
He also called for a review of ways to efficiently utilize the thermal energy generated during the incineration process and the potential for using the existing facility site.
This approach aims not only to ensure stable treatment of household waste but also to utilize the energy generated during waste processing as a valuable local resource, thereby enhancing the value of the existing site.
Mayor Shin showed particular concern for safety management at the construction site.
He stressed, "Above all, it is important to carry out the construction safely," urging for the safety of workers and thorough construction management.
The replacement project for the Sangdaewon old incineration plant, which has been in operation since 1998 with a capacity of 600 tons per day, aims to establish a new foundation for stable household waste treatment due to the aging of the existing facility.
The new incineration facility will be built with a capacity of 500 tons per day, with a total project cost of 196.5 billion won. Construction began in August 2024, with a target completion date set for February 2028.
As of November 10, the construction progress rate stands at 44.53%, with ongoing work on the excavation retaining wall and incineration building.
Mayor Shin wrote a calligraphy wishing for safe construction and successful completion, encouraging site officials and workers.
Additionally, Mayor Shin stated, "We will create a safe and clean environmental facility that citizens can trust, reflecting the latest technology to reduce environmental burdens and enhance energy utilization value."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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