Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, Promotes 'Landscape Improvement Project' Around Songjeong Station

230 Billion KRW Invested in Undergrounding Power Lines Between Gwangju Songjeong Station and Geungnakgyo Section

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City announced on the 3rd that it will promote a landscape improvement project targeting the area around Gwangju Songjeong Station, the gateway to Gwangju.

Sammo-daero, which extends from Gwangju Songjeong Station to Geungnakgyo Bridge, is an important scenic area connecting Songjeong Station, Gwangju Airport, Gwangju City Hall, and the downtown area.

However, there are no notable facilities, and the entire area is aging and in need of maintenance.

Accordingly, Gwangsan-gu will invest a total of 23 billion KRW starting this month to improve the landscape along the 4.7 km section from Gwangju Songjeong Station to Geungnakgyo Bridge.

With a goal of completion in 2024, six projects will be carried out, including undergrounding of power lines, establishment of bicycle infrastructure, sidewalk maintenance, maintenance of transportation facilities (bus stops, bicycle racks, private information signs), landscape improvement of Songjeong Overpass, and maintenance of street flower beds.

The undergrounding project will be promoted in cooperation with six telecommunications operators including KEPCO and Sejong Telecom.

A Gwangsan-gu official said, “Sammo-daero is a very important section that determines the first impression of Gwangju,” and added, “We will do our best to create a high-quality urban space suitable for the gateway to Gwangju, improving pedestrian safety and urban aesthetics.”

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