Gimhae City Expands Large-Scale Infrastructure in Jangyu 3-dong, the 'Top Contributor' to Local Population Growth, with a Total Investment of 228.6 Billion KRW

A view of Jangyu 3-dong, driving the population growth in Gimhae-si, Gyeongnam. (Photo by Gimhae-si)

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Sang-hyun] Gimhae City, Gyeongnam Province, is implementing a large-scale infrastructure expansion project in Jangyu 3-dong, an area driving regional population growth.

Jangyu 3-dong's population increased by 45%, from 49,981 in 2013 when it was divided, to 72,266 currently, following the full-scale settlement of the Yulha 2 District new town.

The city is investing 228.6 billion KRW in eight large-scale projects, including expanding transportation networks, improving residential environments, disaster prevention, and establishing living SOC tailored to middle-aged and youth groups, in response to the increasing infrastructure demand proportional to the population.

First, to expand the transportation network, 88.9 billion KRW will be invested in the National Road No. 58 Mugae~Samgye National Road Bypass project, scheduled for completion in 2024. The installation of the Yulha Hi-Pass IC will cost 19 billion KRW, and 22.3 billion KRW will be spent on opening the Gwandong-dong urban planning road.

For residential environment improvement, 59 billion KRW will be invested in relocating livestock farms and land development projects in Yulha 2 District, targeted for completion in 2023. Additionally, 4 billion KRW will be invested to prevent flooding in the shaded area of Yulha Stream.

Furthermore, for resident convenience projects, 14 billion KRW will be invested in creating Yulha Sports Park, 11 billion KRW in constructing the Jangyu 4-dong Administrative Welfare Center, and 10.4 billion KRW in purchasing land for the Gaya History and Culture Center, accelerating the creation of a premium urban environment.

In addition, environmental maintenance projects such as the Yulha Stream~Daecheong Stream trail maintenance project, the Yulha Stream Gwandong Bridge underpass walkway connection project, and the Taejeong Village drainage and alley maintenance work are planned to be completed within the year.

A Gimhae City official said, “Through the large-scale expansion of infrastructure facilities in the Jangyu 3-dong area, we expect a virtuous cycle effect of forming a self-sufficient city that continues to attract population.”

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