Korea: Metropolitan region water supply project

In: Report, 5233-KO

Abstract

Overview of the water supply and sanitation sector in South Korea, as well as of water demand in the metropolitan region of Seoul. The proposed project would provide 1.3 mtpd of water to 25 municipalities around Seoul City and within the metropolitan region. The project would extract water from the Han river to be treated in three treatment plants before distribution to the municipalities. It includes two water intakes, three booster pumping stations, two treatment plants, some 175 km of pipes, 14 km of tunnels, and construction supervision. ICB procurement: civil works, materials and equipment. Project cost and financing plan. (Economische Voorlichtingsdienst)