"Due to the Impact of COVID-19" ... Temporary Postponement of Opening for Hangang Park Swimming Pools and Water Playgrounds
Seoul City to Decide on Future Opening by Mid-July
[Asia Economy Reporter Jo In-kyung] The Seoul Metropolitan Government's Hangang Project Headquarters announced on the 19th that it will temporarily postpone the opening of Hangang Park swimming pools and water play areas this summer due to the recent resurgence of COVID-19 infections in the metropolitan area.
The city had originally planned to open five locations?Ttukseom, Gwangnaru, and Yeouido swimming pools, and Nanji and Yanghwa water play areas?on the 26th of this month and operate them until August 23, excluding the Jamsil, Jamwon, and Mangwon swimming pools, which were scheduled for repairs and performance improvements due to aging facilities.
However, following the strengthened quarantine guidelines announced on the 28th of last month for the metropolitan area, the decision was made considering that swimming pools and water play areas are dense facilities where many vulnerable groups such as children use them and many users stay for extended periods, making it difficult to adhere to social distancing rules.
Nevertheless, given the seasonal nature of the swimming pools operating only in summer, the city plans to make a final decision on whether to open this year by mid-July after comprehensively reviewing changes in the COVID-19 situation.
Meanwhile, the Hangang Project Headquarters selected operators for the swimming pools and water play areas on the 19th of last month and completed preparations to welcome citizens without any setbacks, including replacing old drinking fountain pipes and repairing pool bottoms and waterproofing facilities.
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Shin Yong-mok, head of the Hangang Project Headquarters, said, "We sincerely ask for the understanding of citizens who enjoy summer vacations at Hangang Park swimming pools and water play areas every year," adding, "We will prioritize citizen safety and make the final decision on the opening of the swimming pools."
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