Geochang-gun Secures 1 Billion KRW Special Grant for Multipurpose Gymnasium Construction

2022 Completion Target, Momentum Grows for Expanding Residents' Leisure and Sports Infrastructure

Perspective view of the multipurpose gymnasium being constructed in Geochang-eup. [Image source=Geochang-gun]

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] On the 7th, Geochang-gun, Gyeongnam announced that it has additionally secured 1 billion KRW in special grants related to the construction project of a multipurpose gymnasium.

Geochang-gun is promoting the construction of a multipurpose gymnasium with one basement floor and two above-ground floors, covering a total floor area of 2,788.73㎡, on a 9,020㎡ site in Yangpyeong-ri, Geochang-eup, near the Sports Park.

Since establishing the basic plan in 2019, Geochang-gun completed the land acquisition and design competition last year and started construction in November, aiming for completion by the end of next year.

The total construction cost to be invested is 9.8 billion KRW. Having received 2.49 billion KRW in national funds over the past two years, Geochang-gun recently secured an additional 1 billion KRW in special grants, enabling the project to progress more rapidly.

Gu In-mo, the county governor, said, “We expect that the construction of the multipurpose gymnasium will greatly contribute not only to improving the health and leisure needs of the residents but also to balanced regional development and economic revitalization. We will make every effort to ensure perfect construction so that it can be completed by the end of next year, and we will continue to expand the project budget for public sports facility expansion.”

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