LH Launches Operation of 'Low-Rise Elevators' for Resident Requests in Naju Yongsan

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] LH Gwangju Jeonnam Regional Headquarters announced on the 31st that it has newly installed elevators in the low-rise permanent rental housing in Naju Yongsan to alleviate residents' inconvenience and started operation from the 30th.

Naju Yongsan Complex 1 is a low-rise (6-story) permanent rental housing complex built in 1991, which did not have elevators installed. However, many vulnerable groups such as the elderly and disabled, who have difficulty moving, reside there, making elevator installation a long-awaited project for residents.

Elevator installation had been delayed due to concerns about the increased burden of maintenance costs on residents, difficulties in safety management during occupancy, and installation costs.

LH Gwangju Jeonnam Headquarters and Naju City decided to share the elevator installation and operation costs through mutual cooperation to resolve residents' inconveniences and proceeded with the project.

LH invested 2.8 billion KRW (50% national subsidy, 50% LH) to carry out the installation project, and Naju City plans to continuously support elevator maintenance costs by revising the 'Apartment Management Support Ordinance.'

After a 9-month construction period, elevator installation was completed in five buildings of Naju Yongsan Complex 1, and operation began on May 30.

This is expected to significantly improve the mobility convenience of residents with difficulty moving, such as the elderly, contributing to increased resident satisfaction and quality of life.

Director Kim Jae-kyung expressed his determination, saying, "We will actively strive to alleviate residents' inconvenience by continuously promoting elevator installation projects in complexes without elevators in the future."

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