Opening of the New Yeongdeungpo-gu Singil 4-dong Community Service Center Building

Over 40-Year-Old Government Building Transformed into Eco-Friendly, Barrier-Free Facility... Operations Begin from the 16th of This Month... Constructed as a Multipurpose Complex Reflecting Administrative, Cultural, and Welfare Needs... Total Project Cost 8 Billion KRW, Total Floor Area 2,306㎡, Basement 2 to 4 Floors Above Ground

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] The Shingil 4-dong Community Service Center building has returned with a clean and pleasant appearance.

Yeongdeungpo-gu (District Mayor Chae Hyun-il) will hold an opening ceremony for the new public complex building on the 23rd to commemorate the completion and new beginning of the Shingil 4-dong Community Service Center.

The old Shingil 4-dong Community Service Center, built in 1979, was considered the oldest building among the 18 community service centers in the area, having stood for over 40 years.

Having served in the same location for many years, the building and facilities had become severely aged, and the need for reconstruction due to limited space had been consistently raised.

Accordingly, the district hastened the long-awaited reconstruction project of the community center, creating a multipurpose complex building that reflects users’ welfare and cultural needs, prioritizing residents’ convenience by providing enhanced administrative services and various cultural programs, and commenced construction.

During construction, to ensure uninterrupted administrative services, the administrative, civil affairs, and welfare teams operated separately in temporary offices, and after relocating to the new building on the 14th and 15th, full operations began on the 16th.

The new building was constructed on the original site at 1, Shingil-ro 42-gil to reduce confusion among residents who had used the old center for a long time. Construction began in January 2019, with a total project cost of 8 billion KRW, resulting in a building with a site area of 792㎡, a total floor area of 2,306.41㎡, and a structure spanning two basement levels to four above-ground floors.

The main facilities by floor include: ▲ Basement 2 houses the mechanical room for facility maintenance ▲ Basement 1 is a parking lot ▲ 1st floor contains the community service center offices ▲ 2nd floor features convenience facilities such as a village library and toy library ▲ 3rd floor includes a fitness room and multipurpose program room for residents ▲ 4th floor has a multipurpose auditorium and program rooms for resident communication ▲ The rooftop is equipped with a solar power plant and green garden, creating an open space for light relaxation in the urban environment.

Additionally, designed with the concept of ‘barrier-free, energy-saving, and eco-friendly,’ the building accommodates users with disabilities by lowering thresholds for wheelchair and walker access, installing separate disabled restrooms for men and women, ensuring convenience for both disabled and non-disabled users.

Furthermore, the use of solar and geothermal energy, high-efficiency lighting, and water-saving devices minimizes energy loss and contributes to environmental protection.

The opening ceremony will strictly adhere to COVID-19 prevention measures, including managing visitor lists, temperature checks, mandatory mask-wearing, and maintaining appropriate distancing among attendees.

District Mayor Chae Hyun-il stated, “I hope the newly transformed Shingil 4-dong Community Service Center, born from the wishes of residents, will become an opportunity to enhance community harmony and local pride,” adding, “We will implement trusted administration by providing improved administrative services and diverse programs in the new building.”

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