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Busan Metropolitan City to Eliminate Odor by Installing New Sewage Pipeline at Taejongdae Recreation Area

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Busan Metropolitan City announced that it will carry out a “Sewage Pipeline Installation Project” to address persistent odor issues at Taejongdae Recreation Area, one of Busan’s most iconic tourist destinations.

Until now, wastewater generated from some public restrooms and temples within Taejongdae Recreation Area has been discharged directly into nearby mountains or the sea after passing through septic tanks.
As a result, odor-related complaints from visitors have continued, raising concerns about damage to the image of a clean tourist destination.

In response, the City conducted an on-site investigation in July 2024 and confirmed that wastewater from septic tanks was being discharged at 8 out of 19 restrooms within the recreation area (6 along the internal circular road and 2 at temples).
The City promptly established countermeasures, secured KRW 300 million for design services in 2025, and completed the detailed design in January of this year.

This project involves a total investment of KRW 4 billion to install approximately 3.1 kilometers of sewage pipelines along the internal circular road of Taejongdae Recreation Area. Wastewater generated at each restroom will be directly connected to the newly installed pipelines and treated at the Yeongdo Sewage Treatment Plant.

Construction will be led by Yeongdo District Office (Urban Safety Division), with work scheduled to begin in April and early completion targeted within the year.

Once the project is completed, wastewater that had previously been discharged within the Taejongdae Recreation Area will be fully intercepted and treated, leading to a significant improvement in odor conditions.

In addition, the City has initiated design work to improve sewage pipelines at Children’s Grand Park, another major recreational destination in Busan, with plans to resolve chronic odor issues there as well.

Lee Byung-seok, Assistant Mayor of Environmental Water Policy Office, stated, “Through the installation of new sewage pipelines, we have fundamentally resolved the long-standing odor problem that has caused inconvenience to citizens,” adding, “We will continue to make efforts to provide a cleaner and more pleasant environment for both citizens and tourists visiting Taejongdae, one of Korea’s leading tourist destinations.”