[Fukuoka University] Signed partnership agreement with Fukuoka City to strengthen water disaster preparedness

Fukuoka University and Fukuoka City have signed a partnership agreement to strengthen preparedness against water-related disasters. Under this agreement, the two parties will work on the development and operation of 'rainwater retention and infiltration facilities' that temporarily store rainwater during heavy rain and infiltrate it into the ground, aiming to improve flood control safety in the Hiigawa River basin. This is the first initiative in a government-designated city where university facilities are utilized for flood control measures through such government-academia collaboration.

In this project, a facility capable of storing approximately 2,000 cubic meters of rainwater (equivalent to about 7,000 home baths) will be installed on the ground west of the university rugby field, which is expected to reduce flooding damage by suppressing sudden inflow into rivers.

Fukuoka University President Kiyofumi Nagata stated, 'As a university that has walked alongside the community, flood control has been a long-standing issue. Stopping rainwater on university land to prevent water damage is a form of regional contribution. We want to connect this to building a safe and secure town.'