Jinju City Completes 'Namgang Hotan Riverside Maintenance Project' for Frequent Flooding Areas

Outdoor Stage and 250-Seat Audience Seating Completed

Transformed into a Space for Citizens' Relaxation and Cultural Events

Namgang Hotan Riverside Maintenance Project Completion Ceremony
[Image source=Jinju City]

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] Jinju City, Gyeongnam Province, held a completion ceremony on the afternoon of the 21st at 3 PM at the Namgang Riverside in Hotan-dong, after finishing the outdoor stage and walking trail maintenance work.

The completion ceremony was attended by about 30 people, including Mayor Jo Gyu-il, members of the National Assembly, provincial and city council members, local community leaders, and village residents.

The Hotan Riverside maintenance project was initiated following a request from residents of Gaho-dong, who had experienced inconvenience due to frequent flooding of the riverside, to install a waterfront space.

The city finalized administrative procedures for the project implementation with the Busan Regional Land Management Office in February, and started construction with a project budget of 1.5 billion KRW, completing it this month.

The city improved the riverside by utilizing sediment under Sangpyeonggyo Bridge, which obstructed water flow, and renovated the connecting bridge to prevent flooding and improve user convenience. An outdoor stage and a 250-seat spectator area were also installed.

Additionally, the city is investing an extra 300 million KRW in front of Daegyeong Villate, connected to the Hotan Riverside, to carry out maintenance work on a grass plaza and walking trail, aiming for completion in March next year.

Once the project is completed, not only residents of Gaho-dong but also citizens using the Namgang riverside bike path and walking trail will be able to enjoy leisure activities in a safe and pleasant waterfront space.

Mayor Jo Gyu-il, who attended the completion ceremony, said, “I expect this to become an eco-friendly resting space where people can heal while enjoying cultural events held on the outdoor stage against the beautiful backdrop of the Namgang scenery.”

A city official stated, “We will create the Namgang riverside as a waterfront space that combines rest and culture within the city, so that citizens can use it as a place for communication.”

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