Gwangju Nam-gu Secures 1.4 Billion KRW in Special Local Tax from Ministry of the Interior and Safety for First Half of the Year

Momentum Builds for Pending Projects Including Baegun Square Elevated Walkway

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Seon-gang] Nam-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (District Mayor Kim Byeong-nae) announced on the 14th that it secured 1.4 billion KRW in special grants from the Ministry of the Interior and Safety in the first half of this year.

The projects eligible for special grants in the first half include four initiatives: construction of the Baegun Square aerial walkway, reinforcement of functions at the Nam-gu Youth Training Center, maintenance of the Jisan Village sewage pipeline, and reinforcement of sports facilities and creation of a healing forest at Yuan Neighborhood Park.

The Baegun Square aerial walkway project is a project under the 7th elected administration aimed at revitalizing the local economy of Baegun Square. It involves transforming the disconnected Green Road Park into a pedestrian-centered space that connects the commercial district around the square with the newly established street food zone.

This project is scheduled to begin basic and detailed design services in the second half of this year and continue until the end of next year.

The function reinforcement project for the Nam-gu Youth Training Center, which is used annually by about 45,000 residents and youth, is expected to be completed by February next year.

Old facilities will be replaced to enhance building safety, and worn-out and outdated equipment inside the facility will be largely replaced.

Additionally, in Jisan Village, where a large amount of rainwater flows in from nearby mountains during heavy rains, a new sewage pipeline will be installed and existing pipelines will be maintained.

Furthermore, at Yuan Neighborhood Park, which serves as a youth resting place in the city center, physical training facilities will be reinforced, and a beautiful walking path combining trees and flower paths will be created around the park’s community garden.

The project to reinforce sports facilities and create a healing forest at Yuan Neighborhood Park is expected to start detailed design early next year and be completed within the first half of the same year.

A Nam-gu official said, “The COVID-19 aftermath caused many difficulties in advancing pending projects and managing local finances, but the expansion of special grants this time has somewhat eased the situation. We will continue to do our best to secure central government funds by establishing an organic cooperative system with central ministries, the National Assembly, and Gwangju City.”

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