The Tokyo Metropolitan Council has decided on a plan to construct a huge tunnel-like facility underground in Suginami Ward, Tokyo to prevent flooding during heavy rains. We are planning to proceed.
The Tokyo metropolitan government plans to construct a huge underground tunnel-like facility approximately 5.8 kilometers long and 9 meters in diameter to temporarily store water from the Zenpukuji River in Suginami Ward and prevent flood damage during heavy rains. is.
On the 6th, a council meeting was held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building to discuss the proposed plan, and a Tokyo official explained the need for early construction because the area has suffered from flooding in the past.
On the other hand, it was explained that residents and others expressed concerns about the shrinkage of nearby parks and the impact on the environment, and an academic and experienced member of the council said, ``This is an important facility that protects people's lives, but... "We would like to see residents' concerns about the destruction of the green environment be addressed."
The plan was then approved by a majority vote of the participating committee members.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government plans to move forward with procedures to begin construction, including obtaining national approval, and says, ``We will continue to provide detailed explanations, listen to local voices, and work to promote understanding.''