Jogyuil Jinju Mayor Conducts On-site Inspection of Sports Park Athletic Facilities

Completion Targeted for October This Year... Expected to Revitalize Sports Activities in the Eastern Region

Mayor Jo Gyu-il is visiting and inspecting the Sports Park athletic facilities site.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] Jinju City in Gyeongnam announced on the 21st that it visited and inspected the site of the expansion construction of sports facilities at Munsan-eup Jinju Sports Park.

The expansion project of sports facilities at Jinju Sports Park is a project to expand the infrastructure of insufficient sports facilities in the eastern region and contribute to the health promotion of citizens. With a total project cost of 19 billion KRW, it covers 49,740㎡ and includes the construction of two soccer fields, an archery range, an operations headquarters, various auxiliary facilities, and the expansion of the archery hall.

The city completed the local finance investment review in 2017 and started the feasibility study and basic planning in 2018. After going through urban management plan decisions (changes) and detailed design services in 2019, it completed various administrative procedures such as implementation plan approval and land acquisition negotiations in 2021. Construction began in December 2021, and the project is underway with a goal of completion in October 2022.

A city official said, "Through the expansion of sports facilities at Jinju Sports Park, we will introduce rest and various activity facilities to satisfy citizens' health and wholesome leisure activities." He added, "We also expect to establish a sports foundation as the nation's top winter training site and enhance Jinju City's status by attracting various sports competitions."

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