Switching from manpower to 'mechanical snow removal'... Initial snow removal response with snow removal blowers and snow removal brushes
Prevention of freezing and safety accidents through brine spraying devices, road heating cables, and distribution of 10kg small-pack snow removal agents
Zero snow-related safety accidents with a thorough snow removal response system, full preparation for residents' safety
Yeongdeungpo-gu (District Mayor Choi Ho-kwon) announced that it has completed preparations for winter snow removal by establishing a smart snow removal system and will begin full-scale operations.
The district will implement the ‘2023/24 Snow Removal Measures’ focusing on mechanical snow removal transition, customized on-site snow removal strategies, and distribution of small-packaged snow removal agents until March 15 next year.
First, to enable rapid snow removal in sections vulnerable to snow and ice, the district plans to newly introduce snow removal machines such as snow blowers and snow brushes. This marks a shift from the traditional manual snow removal method relying on shovels and calcium chloride to ‘mechanical snow removal.’
Using snow blowers allows for quick snow clearing with powerful wind without having to sweep snow manually with brooms or spread calcium chloride. The snow brush moves at speeds of 7 to 10 km/h and quickly clears accumulated snow with a large brush attached to the front of an electric vehicle.
Additionally, the district installed brine tanks and brine spraying devices in the ‘Dongcheon Church (Shingil-ro 40-gil 10)’ section, which has slopes where elderly residents are at risk of slipping or falling. The brine spraying device remotely sprays brine solution, enabling rapid snow removal even in areas difficult for snow removal vehicles to access or during sudden heavy snowfall. The district also installed road heating cables under the road in three locations prone to frequent icing to melt snow.
Furthermore, to enable immediate snow removal work on-site, the district distributed 10kg small-packaged snow removal agents to each community service center. Unlike the previous snow removal agents, which were packaged in 25 to 30 kg bags and difficult to transport and use, the small-packaged agents can be easily used by elderly or vulnerable individuals in emergencies. They also use eco-friendly raw materials, reducing vehicle corrosion, concrete damage, and environmental pollution.
Choi Ho-kwon, Mayor of Yeongdeungpo-gu, stated, “This snow removal plan focuses on preventing safety accidents and ensuring residents’ safety through smart snow removal operations such as the introduction of snow removal machines, remote snow removal, and installation of road heating cables.” He added, “We will mobilize all administrative capabilities to prevent various accidents caused by heavy snowfall and ensure that residents can spend this winter without inconvenience.”
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