Bucheon-si Holds Resident Briefing Session on Strategic Environmental Impact Assessment Report for Daejang-Hongdae Line

: Daechang Hongdae Line Strategic Environmental Impact Assessment Resident Briefing Session [Photo by Bucheon City]

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyesook] Bucheon City in Gyeonggi Province held the 'Daejang-Hongdae Line Strategic Environmental Impact Assessment (Draft) Resident Briefing Session' on the 7th at Ojeong Eoul Madang, hosted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.

This procedure is a process to introduce the progress of the Daejang-Hongdae Line and to hear residents' opinions on the results of the strategic environmental impact assessment.

The Daejang-Hongdae Line is a route that extends the Wonjong-Hongdae Line included in the 3rd National Railroad Network Construction Plan, with a total length of 18.365 km, connecting the 3rd new town, Daejang New Town, and Seoul Hongdae Entrance Station.

At the end of 2020, the private investor (Hyundai Construction) submitted a private investment project proposal, and in June of last year, it was reflected as the Daejang-Hongdae Line in the 4th National Railroad Network Construction Plan. In November of the same year, it passed the private investment feasibility study, gaining momentum for project promotion.

Furthermore, the Wonjong-Hongdae Line was originally planned to be promoted as a metropolitan railway (70% national, 30% local government burden), but with the change to a private investment project, Bucheon City's financial burden has also been reduced.

After the strategic environmental impact assessment resident briefing session, following the review of collected opinions and the completion of the private investment review resolution, the project will proceed to construction through the selection of the operator.

The draft of the strategic environmental impact assessment is available for viewing on Bucheon City's website and at the Bucheon City Transportation Policy Division until the 26th, and written opinions will be accepted until May 3rd.

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