Rivers helped with Weir Installation Help Us Back
The Yeongsan River used to be the ‘dead’ river. It was repellent not only being around piles of the waste that flowed and accumulated over the years from the agricultural lands nearby but also with sedimentation. But now the table is turned around with the Seungchon Weir. It is obvious to see the significant difference in the photos taken around the Seungchon Weir before and after the project. Rapidly flowing the Yeongsan River after the removal of the sediments now do not even come close to the surrounding farmlands. The weir is just sufficient to become the locals’ delight for its designs symbolized rice grains produced in the plain of Naju and superb riding on the pedestrian bridge.
The significance of the Juksan Weir lies in reanimation of the prosperity of the Yeongsan River. The flourished center of boat passage, the Yeongsan River had lost traveling boats and visitors years ago. In order to reincarnate the boat passage, a miter gate was uniquely installed not like in any other weirs. Hwangpo sailboats pass through the miter gate, continuously cruising to the center of Naju. It is expected to become the representative tourist route in Jeonnam region.
