Geumcheon-gu Joins Seoul and Gyeonggi Local Governments in 'Anyangcheon Attraction Development'

Geumcheon-gu Signs Business Agreement on 'Anyangcheon Attraction Development and Advancement Project' with Guro-gu, Yangcheon-gu, and Other Seoul-Gyeonggi Local Governments on the 11th

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Geumcheon-gu (Mayor Yu Seong-hoon) signed a “Anyangcheon Landmark Development and Advancement Business Agreement” on the 11th with local governments in the Seoul and Gyeonggi areas to envision the future of Anyangcheon.

Earlier, in January, the district signed an agreement with three Seoul autonomous districts?Guro, Yeongdeungpo, and Yangcheon-gu?to develop Anyangcheon as a landmark.

In this agreement, in addition to the four Seoul districts, four local governments from Gyeonggi Province?Gwangmyeong, Anyang, Gunpo, and Uiwang?joined, bringing together eight local governments along the entire stretch of Anyangcheon to collaborate on its landmark development.

At the business agreement ceremony, representatives from all eight local governments attended and signed the agreement, including Yu Seong-hoon, Mayor of Geumcheon-gu; Lee Seong, Mayor of Guro-gu; Chae Hyun-il, Mayor of Yeongdeungpo-gu; Kim Soo-young, Mayor of Yangcheon-gu; Park Seung-won, Mayor of Gwangmyeong; Choi Dae-ho, Mayor of Anyang; Han Dae-hee, Mayor of Gunpo; and Kim Sang-don, Mayor of Uiwang.

According to the agreement, the eight local governments will jointly promote ▲ the establishment of a basic plan for the Anyangcheon landmark development and advancement project ▲ joint cooperation to secure national government budget ▲ restraint on excessive overlapping installation of specific facilities ▲ joint use of various facilities ▲ creation of a 100-ri road lined with roses and cherry blossoms ▲ securing continuity of Anyangcheon’s walking trails, riverbanks, small paths, and bicycle roads ▲ ecological restoration projects for embankments, slopes, and riverbanks ▲ administrative boundary adjustments due to discrepancies between the river’s shape and administrative districts ▲ river management plans ▲ Anyangcheon belt festivals and events ▲ water quality improvement, biodiversity surveys, and removal of harmful plants ▲ protection of wild birds in Anyangcheon and management of avian influenza.

Yu Seong-hoon, Mayor of Geumcheon-gu, stated, “By connecting Anyangcheon as one, we plan to create a 100-ri road lined with cherry blossoms and roses, and we expect that the eight local governments will be able to hold festivals together in the future. Through this agreement, the efficient management by the eight local governments united will help Anyangcheon become a representative tourist attraction in the metropolitan area.”

Meanwhile, the section of Anyangcheon passing through Geumcheon-gu is a total of 6 km. The district is promoting various green SOC (Social Overhead Capital) projects such as Hannae Rose Garden, Rural Scenery Road, Themed Scenery Road, Park Golf Course, and Ecological Experience Learning Center to make Anyangcheon a healing landmark that anyone can enjoy.

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