The three weirs are to be constructed in the Han River. Among them, the Ipo Weir was nominated as the best design award out of total 16 weirs nation wide. The completion rate of restoration project of the Han River including the weirs marks 27.3% as of September 1st.
The Ipo Weir (3rdconstruction area), the best designed one
It gives an impression of the Han River which is going to be reborn with incubating new life and to leap forward future. It embodied egret, the symbol of Yeoju County. Waterfront leisure facility lower stream of weir will be created as family leisure area possible for fishing in the river.
The Yeoju Weir (4thconstruction area), giving shape to the Water Clock.
There were harmonious coexistence between local natural fengshui and the Mausoleum of the King Sejong. We created man-made island plaza with motivation from the shape of sundial 'Angbuilgu'. Also we reinterpreted Water Clock Jagyeoklu and applied to the design of movable weir.
The Gangcheon Weir (6thconstruction area), Two white herons on the side of lugger.
It is reflected that there is representative habitat of white heron (egret). From a long distance view, it shows a shape of two elegant egrets are flying at the side of huge royal robe lugger.
