Chen Qimai went deep into the rainwater sewer and saw that the steel bars were exposed.

(Provided by the Water Resources Bureau)

[Reporter Cai Qinghua/Kaohsiung Report] Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Qimai went deep into the underground rainwater sewer to inspect the dredging operation, confirmed the status of the sewer dredging and whether the drainage of the waterway is smooth, and instructed that the exposed parts of the steel bars should be reinforced as soon as possible to prolong the life, and the sewage from the fishing port should be completely closed to maintain the port. District water quality.

Cai Changzhan, director of the Water Conservancy Bureau, said that although the sewer is an invisible construction, it is also an important part of urban construction and civic life. The stormwater sewer in Kaohsiung City has completed construction with a length of about 692.30 kilometers. Routine inspection and dredging operations will be carried out every year. Before the flood season, the dredging of the sewers that are prone to flooding and siltation is completed. The length of dredging is about 24 kilometers per year to maintain smooth drainage and ensure that there will be no flooding due to sewer blockage during heavy rains.

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After Chen Chi-mai's inspection, in addition to thanking the dredging personnel for their hard work, he instructed the Water Conservancy Bureau to pay more attention to the safety of the staff when working in the confined space of the sewer, so as to ensure that the sewer in Kaohsiung City can exert its maximum function and maintain the living environment and safety of citizens.

Chen Qimai carefully observed the sewer dredging operation.

(Provided by the Water Resources Bureau)

Chen Qimai especially thanked the dredging personnel for their hard work, and instructed that when working in the confined space of the sewer, it is necessary to pay more attention to the safety of the staff.

(Provided by the Water Resources Bureau)