
Wonju City, Gangwon-do, will close applications for water supply construction this year on the 30th to prevent poor construction due to freezing and freezing in the winter, and will resume accepting applications from February 15th next year.
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Wonju City, Gangwon-do, is implementing measures to suspend water supply work for a certain period of time as the ground freezes in winter, making excavation difficult and there is a high risk of defects such as freezing and bursting.
Wonju City, Gangwon Province, will close applications for water supply construction this year on the 30th to prevent poor construction due to freezing and freezing in the winter.
Water supply construction is a construction project that involves installing water supply pipes and water meters in places where tap water supply is required due to the construction of new buildings.
In winter, the ground freezes, making excavation difficult, and the risk of defects such as freezing is high, so construction is halted for a certain period of time.
Citizens who need water supply work this year must visit the Waterworks Facilities Department of the Wonju City Waterworks and Sewerage Office by the 30th to apply.
Applications for water supply construction in 2027 will be accepted again from February 15 next year after the winter construction suspension period ends.
Kim Chi-yeon, head of the Waterworks Facilities Department, said, “As this is a measure to prevent safety accidents and poor construction during the winter, we ask citizens who need it to apply within the deadline.”

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