Changwon City Intensifies Pressure to Lower Toll Fee to 1,100 Won on Jigae-Namsan Route

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Saeyan] As the private road operator between Jigae and Namsan submitted a toll fee of 1,512 won to the city, the Changwon City Public Deliberation Committee assessed the appropriate toll fee to be 1,100 won and conveyed this to both the city and the operator.

On the 8th, the city held a related briefing session by creating an opportunity at the Changwon City Council Construction, Maritime, and Agriculture Committee communication meeting to discuss the acceptance of the Public Deliberation Committee’s recommendation.

During the meeting, the city explained overall matters regarding the toll fee reduction, including the basis for toll fee calculation and plans to accept the Public Deliberation Committee’s recommendation.

It was interpreted that for the city to accept the Public Deliberation Committee’s recommendation, it would be practically difficult without financial support from the city or an extension of the operation period, and this was intended as a preliminary persuasion for future council approval.

Members of the Construction, Maritime, and Agriculture Committee raised questions and criticisms regarding the verification of the toll fee, efforts by the operator and the bank consortium to reduce the fee, and Changwon City’s countermeasures.

The executive branch requested understanding and cooperation from the city council members, stating, "We are continuously working with the operator to reduce the burden on users."

The city council members generally agreed with the purpose of reducing the toll fee, and it is expected that this will give momentum to the city’s future efforts to lower the toll fee.

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