Gyeonggi-do Prepares 44 Trillion Won 'Return of US Base Development Plan Amendment'... Resident Public Hearing on the 7th

Adjusted from 244 cases worth 43.0652 trillion KRW to 255 cases worth 44.2819 trillion KRW
Seeking approval from the Ministry of the Interior and Safety after supplementing based on residents' and experts' opinions

Camp Red Cloud, Uijeongbu-si, USA

[Asia Economy Reporter Ra Young-cheol] Gyeonggi Province has presented a revised version of the new "Comprehensive Development Plan for Areas Surrounding U.S. Military Bases in Korea (2008~2026)" prepared considering local conditions.

The revision includes changes for seven cities and counties, including Dongducheon, Paju, and Hwaseong, based on the matters collected and reviewed from each city and county through a demand survey conducted from March to May.

Gyeonggi Province plans to promote 255 projects by adding 16 new projects to the existing 244, excluding 5 projects, and modifying 33 projects.

The budget is also planned to increase from 43.0652 trillion KRW to 44.2819 trillion KRW due to the inclusion of new projects.

▲ 'Returned Base Development Projects' will change from 79 projects worth 7.9614 trillion KRW to 77 projects worth 8.4768 trillion KRW ▲ 'Support for Surrounding Areas' will change from 77 projects worth 2.073 trillion KRW to 89 projects worth 2.6312 trillion KRW ▲ 'Other Ministries and Local Governments Projects' will change from 56 projects worth 3.8448 trillion KRW to 57 projects worth 3.9094 trillion KRW ▲ 'Private Investment Projects' will remain at 32 projects but increase from 29.186 trillion KRW to 29.2645 trillion KRW.

Key contents include 16 new projects such as the Uijeongbu Camp Jackson urban development project, Dongducheon Camp Nimble waterfront park expansion, Hwaseong City Road No. 1 road widening and paving work, and installation of a water transmission pipeline between Gunnae and Ildong in Pocheon.

Additionally, 33 projects, including the expansion of the Camp LaGuardia park creation project and the Dongducheon Camp Castle neighborhood park creation project, have been revised in the plan to reflect changes in local conditions.

The province plans to supplement the plan after collecting opinions from residents and experts regarding the revision and then request approval from the Ministry of the Interior and Safety.

To this end, a public hearing on the "Revised Comprehensive Development Plan for Areas Surrounding U.S. Military Bases in Korea" will be held at the Gyeonggi Provincial Government Northern Office on the 7th.

Yeon Je-chan, Director of the Balanced Development Planning Office, said, "We will listen carefully to the voices of local residents and experts to ensure that projects that help the lives of residents and have high feasibility are reflected," adding, "We hope the revision will become a cornerstone for balanced development."

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