Mayor Lee Dong-hwan, "Will Strongly Demand Measures in Meeting with Mayor Oh Se-hoon"... Seoul City to Actively Respond to Unwanted Facilities

Plan to Convert 'Nanjimul Recycling Center' Sewage Facility into Park Lacks Food Waste Treatment Measures

Donghwan Lee, Mayor of Goyang [Goyang City]

[Asia Economy Reporter Ra Young-cheol] Lee Dong-hwan, mayor of Goyang City, Gyeonggi Province, announced on the 2nd that "he will actively take action to resolve the issue of Seoul-operated undesirable facilities that have been at a standstill."

According to Goyang City, the 'Nanji Water Reclamation Center' houses sewage treatment facilities, manure treatment facilities, and food waste treatment facilities, causing continuous complaints from Goyang citizens suffering from foul odors and deteriorating residential environments.

Meanwhile, Seoul recently announced a park development plan for the sewage facilities at the 'Nanji Water Reclamation Center.' However, it is known that the plan does not include measures for the food waste treatment facilities of five Seoul autonomous districts (Seodaemun, Mapo, Yeongdeungpo, Jongno, and Eunpyeong).

In response, Mayor Lee Dong-hwan said, "Although Goyang City and Seoul City have held several consultations in the past, the joint council has not operated since November 2020 due to the absence of the Seoul mayor and the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic," adding, "I will meet with Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon as soon as possible to convey demands for improving residents' inconveniences and damage recovery, and strongly demand a firm countermeasure plan reflecting Goyang City's position."

He also stated, "Regarding Seoul City's food waste treatment facilities and Seoul-operated undesirable facilities in Goyang City such as funeral facilities (Seunghwawon and Byeokje Municipal Cemetery), rather than criticism aimed at swaying public opinion, we plan to actively pursue practical problem-solving through working-level consultations with Seoul City."

Meanwhile, a city official stated, "Regarding the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport's plan for corporate relocation in Changneung New Town and the Mapo District Office head's statement to cancel the corporate relocation site plan, we have requested the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport to review various alternatives to prevent damage to citizens."

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