Seongbuk-gu Gireum Eoullim Madang Maintenance

‘Gireum Eoullim Madang’ Opens After Major Renovation of Aging Water Facilities and Green Spaces... Creating a Pleasant Rest Area and Providing a Refreshing Streetscape to Realize Green Community Welfare

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Seongbuk-gu (Mayor Lee Seung-ro) has reopened the ‘Gireum Eoullim Madang’ near Gireum Station (Gireum 1-dong 1276-2) after refurbishing the aging water features and green areas, receiving great responses from local residents.

‘Gireum Eoullim Madang’ was first established in 2009 as a resting space for residents around Gireum Station, becoming a place where infants and children can freely play and where seniors can relax and chat.

However, due to frequent use over the years, facilities such as the ground fountain, wall fountain, and stream became worn out, causing occasional inconvenience to residents.

To resolve this, Seongbuk-gu identified the area for refurbishment in 2018, formulated a project plan, and from 2019 conducted detailed design services and resident briefings, completing the ‘Gireum Eoullim Madang Refurbishment Project.’

The space covers 6,357㎡, with a total of KRW 987 million in city funds invested for design and construction. Through the refurbishment, the existing water feature area was reduced, and exercise and rest spaces, which are in high demand by residents, were significantly expanded, transforming it into a customized leisure, rest, and waterfront complex space for residents.

On the site where the old water features were removed, a new ground fountain water play area was installed. Pergolas, benches, and exercise equipment were added to create spaces for citizens to exercise and relax. Old facilities and dead trees were also refurbished to provide a pleasant resting environment for citizens.

Lee Seung-ro, Mayor of Seongbuk-gu, stated, "Gireum Eoullim Madang will become a community resting space where all generations in the area can gather for leisure and health promotion," adding, "We will strive to improve the quality of life for local residents through continuous maintenance."

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