Dongjak-gu Supports Environmental Improvement Costs for Children's Play Facilities

Support for Installation of Emergency Bells at 30 Play Facilities for Prompt Response in Emergencies

Emergency bell installed in an apartment complex in Sangdo-dong

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Dongjak-gu (Mayor Chang-woo Lee) will carry out the ‘2020 Children’s Playground Facility Environment Improvement Support’ project until December.

Since last year, the district has been the first autonomous district in Seoul to use its own budget to support the disinfection of sand flooring in children’s playground facilities within apartment complexes and the installation costs of emergency bells.

First, the district will conduct a disinfection cost support project once in the first half (March-April) and once in the second half (September-October) for all 17 sand-floor playground facilities in apartment complexes.

The specific details include ▲removal of foreign substances and gravel from the sand using a sand filter ▲high-pressure sterilization and disinfection using high-concentration ozone water ▲maintenance of sand hardness ▲cleaning of playground equipment, with the district supporting 60% of the project cost.

Additionally, the district will promote a project supporting 60% of the installation costs of emergency bells for 30 children’s playground facilities in apartment complexes.

The emergency bells are installed in highly visible locations such as playground facilities or adjacent rest areas, allowing children and guardians to easily operate them in case of risks such as falls or abductions.

When the emergency bell is pressed, a siren and flashing light sound, and simultaneously the location of the incident is displayed on the receiver in the management office or security office, enabling security personnel to promptly respond on site.

Apartment complexes wishing to participate can submit the application form and necessary documents such as the resolution of the residents’ representative meeting by visiting or mailing them to the Housing Division of the district office (☎820-9787) from the 17th to March 6th.

The district plans to review and select target sites in March based on the necessity of the project, appropriateness of the budget, and the year of completion, and then provide support funds.

Lee Deung-ho, head of the Housing Division, said, “Through this project, we will create a residential environment where children and guardians can feel safe by improving harmful environments and securing safety in playground spaces,” and added, “We hope for the interest and participation of many residents.”

By the end of this year, the district will spend about 414 million won on 165 apartment complexes in the area to carry out ▲improvements to common facilities in apartment complexes ▲support for outdoor security lights and shared electricity bills for rental apartments.

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