Gokseong-gun Selected for 51 Public Contest Projects... Driving Local Economic Revitalization

Selection for Various Public Projects Including Leading Forest Management Complex Project, Establishing a 51.1 Billion KRW Project Promotion Foundation

[Gokseong=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] Gokseong-gun, Jeollanam-do announced on the 7th that 51 projects have been selected in public contests hosted by central government ministries and higher institutions so far this year, establishing a project promotion foundation totaling 51.1 billion KRW.

Gokseong-gun expects that the promotion of public contest projects will not only revitalize the local economy but also accelerate regional development.

The recently selected “2021 Leading Forest Management Complex Public Contest Project” hosted by the Korea Forest Service will invest a total project cost of 7.5 billion KRW (70% national funding) over 10 years starting next year.

The Leading Forest Management Complex project aims to promote private forest management activation and establish a forest resource circular economy by scaling and collectivizing forest management areas.

Through the project, the county plans to cultivate economic forests such as cypress and sawtooth oak for valuable timber production. It is also preparing specialty tree cultivation complexes for income generation of forest owners and local residents. This is expected to contribute to income improvement and job creation for local residents.

Additionally, Gokseong-gun was selected for the “2021 Renewable Energy Supply Convergence Support Project” implemented by the Korea Energy Agency under the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy. With this selection, Gokseong-gun will supply renewable energy sources to houses and buildings by simultaneously introducing two or more energy sources such as solar power and solar heat.

Moreover, through aggressive discovery of public contest projects, Gokseong-gun has been continuously selected for various projects including ▲2021 Nightscape Lighting Installation Project, ▲Saengsaeng Cultural Heritage Project, ▲Hyanggyo and Seowon Cultural Heritage Utilization Project, ▲Social Economy Enterprise Facility and Equipment Support Project, ▲Making Jeonnam a Forested Area Project, and ▲Comprehensive Agricultural Product Processing Support Project.

Currently, results are awaited for projects under review such as ▲Seokgok-myeon Urban Regeneration Project, ▲Rural Medical Service Improvement Project, and ▲Energy Welfare Pilot Project for Vulnerable Groups.

A county official said, “Public contest projects play a significant role in the local economy. We will respond more proactively to securing national and provincial budgets to achieve more definite results.”

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